10K
The Makin' Hay 10K is a challenging but scenic rolling loop on quiet country roads (*see note) surrounding Catoctin Creek Park and Nature Center in Middletown Md. 5-year age group awards!
* Note: The 10K and 5K are run on quiet country roads open to vehicular traffic on race day. Running strollers are permitted, however, 3/4ths of a mile of the course is on an unpaved, gravel road.
*No late starts permitted and you must complete the course by 10:30.
* Note: The 10K and 5K are run on quiet country roads open to vehicular traffic on race day. Running strollers are permitted, however, 3/4ths of a mile of the course is on an unpaved, gravel road.
*No late starts permitted and you must complete the course by 10:30.
Open to ages 8 - 99.
- Start Time:
- 8:30am EDT
- End Time:
- 10:30am EDT
- Registration:
- Registration Opens October 10, 2026 at 12:00am EDT
- Price:
- $40.67 $37.58 incl. $1.58 Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $42.73 after October 14, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2026, 12:00am EDT | October 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $40.67 $37.58 |
| October 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT | February 28, 2027, 11:59pm EST | $45.82 $42.73 |
| March 1, 2027, 12:00am EST | April 16, 2027, 11:59pm EDT | $49.94 $46.85 |
| April 17, 2027, 12:00am EDT | April 17, 2027, 8:45am EDT | $52.00 |
5K
The 5K option has half the hills of the 10K, so it's not flat by any stretch of the imagination, but if you want to challenge yourself on a shorter course this is a fantastic option. You'll get the same swag and on-course accommodations as the 10Kers do, along with 5-year age group awards! Running strollers are permitted.
*Note: The 5K course is run on quiet country roads that are open to vehicular traffic.
The 5K course description: Start at Catoctin Creek Park, turn right onto Sumantown Rd. Climb up Sumantown then stay straight onto Paul Rudy Rd. Follow Paul Rudy Rd. to the "T" intersection at the end then reverse course back to the start/finish.
*No late starts permitted
There will be a water stop along the route located at the turnaround.
*Note: The 5K course is run on quiet country roads that are open to vehicular traffic.
The 5K course description: Start at Catoctin Creek Park, turn right onto Sumantown Rd. Climb up Sumantown then stay straight onto Paul Rudy Rd. Follow Paul Rudy Rd. to the "T" intersection at the end then reverse course back to the start/finish.
*No late starts permitted
There will be a water stop along the route located at the turnaround.
- Start Time:
- 8:32am EDT
- End Time:
- 10:30am EDT
- Registration:
- Registration Opens October 10, 2026 at 12:00am EDT
- Price:
- $37.58 $35.52 incl. $1.52 Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $38.61 after October 14, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2026, 12:00am EDT | October 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $37.58 $35.52 |
| October 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT | February 28, 2027, 11:59pm EST | $43.76 $38.61 |
| March 1, 2027, 12:00am EST | April 16, 2027, 11:59pm EDT | $45.82 $42.73 |
| April 17, 2027, 12:00am EDT | April 17, 2027, 8:45am EDT | $46.85 |
This is a service fee for processing your registration. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
