Level The Playing Field : Run, Walk & Roll 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- College Park, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1M Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1M Walk: $30 until Oct 4.
- 5K: $35 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Maryland ($35).
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 7:05 AM, and the 1M Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 150 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5211 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20740
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 4 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°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
- 5211 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20740Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 150 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Level The Playing Field : Run, Walk & Roll 5K?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Maryland?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Maryland ($35).
- 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 5211 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20740.
From the organizers
Gentle Hands And Feet was founded in 2019 with a vision to create a welcoming and inclusive community for individuals with cognitive, developmental and physical disabilities. We believe that all individuals deserve a place where they are valued, supported and empowered to thrive. Our goal is to create an indoor recreational space, designed to meet the specific needs of individuals with different abilities. A place to engage in recreational activities, express creativity and make meaningful connections.