Race Location
20 South Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014 US
Events
5K Run
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Virtual 5K
Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Harford County Running Club, the Harford County running affiliate of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) conducts the Bel Air Town Run (BATR) 5K as a community event to promote health, fitness and running. The 5K race is also a part of the Maryland RRCA Championship Series of races. There is also a 1 mile fun walk option.
Road Runners Club of America Championship Event
FAMILY DISCOUNT: sign up 4 or more family members at same time and receive a $5.00 discount per person (not valid for early bird pricing)!
There are no refunds of entry given or transfers of entry permitted for this event.
Packet Pick-up Sessions
Friday, May 30 from 3PM-8PM
Independent Brewing Company
418 N Main St.
Bel Air, MD 21014
Saturday, June 1st from 12PM-4PM
Charm City Run - Bel Air
126 South Main Street, #2
Bel Air, MD 21014
Race Day:
Starting at 6:30AM onsite (Bandshell on Hickory Avenue)
Amenities
All participants receive:
- an event T-Shirt
- water on course and at finish
- chip timing
- timing splits at each mile.
Awards
Cash Awards given to the the top three male and top three female runners in:
Open (no age restriction) - based on gun time
1st Place: $150
2nd Place: $100
3rd Place: $75
Master (ages 40+) - based on gun time
1st Place: $75
2nd Place: $50
3rd Place: $25
Awards will be given out for the top three male and female finishers of each age group (in five year increments), based on chip time:
8 & under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc through age 69
Ages 70+ are grouped into one category.
MUST WEAR BIB AND TIMING CHIP
Course
This is a downhill point to point course. That description can be deceiving when you are running the course. Take a look at the course map graphic on the web page. Look at Race Information and select Course. The graphic map shows the hills. The course is on paved streets. Once off Main St. this is a residential area. Only the section of Main St. and Lee Way are closed to traffic. There are police officers at major intersections. There are course marshals at almost all intersections. The course is marked with white chalk on the road. Runners are responsible for knowing the course.
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 packet pickup or can be mailed to you
- You'll receive a text or email (if you opt in) when the race "starts" on May 31st.
- 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 June 3th 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 or #belairtownrun.
*Virtual race performances are not eligible for the overall event awards.
Volunteers
Beneficiary
Harford County Running Club is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of Maryland with the goals to promote amateur sports competition and physical fitness. Harford County Running Club (previously RASAC) is the oldest running club in Maryland and has been supporting running since the first year of the Airfield run in 1966.
NOTE: "The Harford County Running Club does not favor or oppose any political candidates"
Contact Form
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Event Location
20 South Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014 US
