Holiday 5K & 10K at Westminster, MD (50) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Westminster, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Dec 12, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Dec 12, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $45 until Dec 12.
- 5K: $30 until Dec 12.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Maryland ($45).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Maryland runs 1:02:59, about 10:08 a mile, based on 35 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:07:02 and men in 57:12.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:18 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 820 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Avondale Park, Westminster, MD 21157
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (US Road Running Timer) for Holiday 5K & 10K at Westminster, MD (50). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Holiday 5K & 10K at Westminster, MD (50)?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 29:33 or better, the top quarter in 32:37, and half the field in 36:14; the last tenth came in after 55:30.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 35:43 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 12 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 43°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 23°F and hot years reach 57°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
- Avondale Park, Westminster, MD 21157Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 820 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 12, 2026), 2025 (Dec 13, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Holiday 5K & 10K at Westminster, MD (50)?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Maryland?
- At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Maryland ($45).
- 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, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 18 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 36:14 and the winner ran 26:01.
- Where does it start?
- Avondale Park, Westminster, MD 21157.
From the organizers
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