Race Details
PACKET PICKUP
Saturday, July 5th from 10AM – 2PM
Charm City Run - Bel Air
126 S Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
Sunday, July 6th from 6:30AM - 7:45AM
Ma & Pa Trail
323 Williams Street
Bel Air, MD US 21014
*Packet Pickup locations and times are subject to change. Final Packet Pickup information will be sent in pre-race emails.
If you would like to pick up someone else's packet you must present their pre-race email that contains their QR code. We appreciate your cooperation with this
WANT TO RUN FOR FREE? WITH OUR REFERRAL PROGRAM YOU CAN HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION FEE REFUNDED!
Here is how it works:
1. Register online for the ASICS Independence Day 4-Miler presented by Independent Brewing Company.
2. Receive a unique referral link via your confirmation page and email.
3. Share this link with your friends, family or post on social media.
4. After 5 registrants sign up using your unique referral link you will automatically receive a refund of your registration fee.
AMENITIES
- ASICS technical race tank-top
- Souvenir pint glass
- One beer included for those 21+ at Independent Brewing Company
- Hot Breakfast
COURSE
The 4 mile course starts and finishes at the William Street entrance of the Ma & Pa Trail. The course is an out-and-back on the Ma & Pa Trail.
Course map subject to change. Please note: Strollers are not permitted on the course as parts of the course are very narrow.
AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the top three male, female and non-binary finishers overall, as well as the top male, female and non-binary masters finisher (40+).
Awards will also be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over.
Please note: Awards are offered for the in-person event only. There will be no overall or age-group awards for the virtual run.
POST-RACE FESTIVITIES
Please join us at the Independent Brewing Company (just down the street at 418 Main Street in Bel Air) after the race for our awards ceremony and a fun post race-party with breakfast. Your first beer is included with your registration for runners 21+.
CHARM CITY RUN TRAINING GROUPS
For more information about Charm City Run Training Groups click here.
VIRTUAL OPTION
We have created a virtual race option for those who would like to participate but are not local, or are unable to attend the in-person race. Here's how the virtual race works:
- Register for the virtual event, and sign up for text or e-mail notifications
- Your race swag will be available for pickup at our Friday packet pickup or can be mailed to you at no additional cost. Virtual race materials will be mailed starting on July 8th.
- You'll receive a text or email (if you opt in) when the race "starts" on July 5th.
- Run your race and submit your results either by text message or email (if you've opted in) or by heading to the results page here by July 6th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time). Results update in real time as people submit their times. Be sure to take a selfie and post on social media with the hashtag #charmcityrun.
- Sit back and enjoy a cool drink in your fancy pint glass :)
*Virtual race performances are not eligible for the overall event awards.
BENEFICIARY: CHESAPEAKE CANCER ALLIANCE
Chesapeake Cancer Alliance (CCA) in Harford County was formed in July, 2003 when a group of friends interested in improving the quality of life for cancer patients in their own community, committed to raise funds to provide such services. Understanding that facing cancer can be one of the most significant challenges a person encounters, the CCA was determined to provide the best support services available.
Together, CCA and The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation raise funds through individual and group fundraising projects, business and corporate sponsorships, memorials and donations from the community. CCA is affiliated with The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation to provide philanthropic support for programs offered by Cancer LifeNet at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health, the Upper Chesapeake Health Breast Care Center and the Kaufman Cancer Center at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH).
