Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run & Kiddy-K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Huntingtown, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Sep 29, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run & Kiddy-K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $30$35 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Sep 29, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Sep 28, then $35 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Maryland, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Maryland runs 36:13, about 11:39 a mile, based on 249 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:11 and men in 32:24.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run & Kiddy-K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 160 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 160 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run & Kiddy-K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Sep 29, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Maryland?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Maryland, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639.
From the organizers
GOOD NEWS!
We’re giving you a little more time!
Our $30 adult registration fee has been EXTENDED through Monday, September 28!
Haven’t registered yet? Consider this your extra nudge. 😉
And here’s something worth remembering: whether you pay $30 now or $35 later, 100% of your registration fee goes toward helping people in need right here in Calvert County.
Walk Run• Sponsor• Fundraise• Change Lives.• Register • Sponsor • Donate
Join us on October 3, 2026, as we work to raise $18,000 to assist local families facing financial hardship. Every year, the St. Katherine Drexel Conference helps approximately 600 individuals and families, providing critical assistance when it is needed most.
🏃 RUN WILD. RUN SCENIC. RUN FOR A CAUSE. ❤️