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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K (Age 12 & under) | 5K | May 15, 20278:00 AM | $25 | – |
| 5K (Age 13+) | 5K | May 15, 20278:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes May 15, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Maryland, which costs $35 right now.
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.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:54 AM, and the 5K (Age 12 & under) 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.
1435 Two Rivers Blvd., Odenton, MD 21113
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Blue Cheetah) for Two Rivers Race Around the Lake 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 21:44 or better, the top quarter in 28:27, and half the field in 33:52; the last tenth came in after 47:27.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:03 | 24:57 |
| 30-39 | 29:46 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 38:36 | 22:03 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Down 32 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 74 to 60 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:26 to 33:52.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60 (same) | 33:52 | under 21:44 | 17:03 |
| 2025 | 60 (-6%) | 29:44 | under 22:30 | 17:31 |
| 2023 | 64 (-14%) | 29:32 | under 20:57 | 18:01 |
| 2022 | 74 | 32:26 | under 22:33 | 18:40 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Maryland 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:27, against 29:50 in a typical Maryland 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around May 15 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 36% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 84°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.
What the organizers of Two Rivers Race Around the Lake 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Early packet pickup will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025. Who: Two Rivers Race Around the Lake Runners. What: Race packets and t-shirts (shirts guaranteed for those who registered on or before May 1, 2025). When: 5:30pm to 7:30pm…
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Join Us for the 4th Annual Two Rivers "Race Around the Lake" 5K. This is a family friendly race through our community and around Cattail Lake. All proceeds support the Two Rivers Tornados Swim Team. The Tornados went undefeated in the 2024 summer swim season and had another successful season in 2025, advancing to Division 5 in the Central Maryland Swim League.
This is a great Two Rivers organization and an awesome way to support the children and families in our neighborhood.
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 am
$35 for Runners 13 and over
$25 for Runners 12 and under
MEDALS FOR THE DIVISION WINNERS!