Catch-A-Pig 5K & 1K Bacon Stroll
About this race
Welcome to the 12th annual Catch-A-Pig (CAP) 5K – this is a great opportunity to have a unique race experience AND support The Boys & Girls Club of Harford County!
The race is an out-and-back along the MA & PA Trail. 1K Bacon Stroll walkers are invited to join in the fun!
The kicker: THIS IS A CHASE! We’ll have young runners dressed in pink pig shirts (a.k.a. "the piglets"). They will have a three minutes head start on the adult runners. Those who pass at least one of the piglets before crossing the finish line get their name into a special drawing for prizes. BUT LOOK OUT! There are also a few BIG, BAD WOLVES who will get a late (seven minute) jump on you. If they all pass you, you'll lose the opportunity for the special drawing
All proceeds after costs will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford and Cecil Counties.
IF YOU ARE UNDER 13 AND WANT TO BE ONE OF OUR PIGLETS: We are accepting runners under the age of 13 to take off first. These young ones get a FREE pig t-shirt.
Bring your pup! Sign him/her up to join you (sign them up under the dog option). Dogs must be registered (just $10) and on a leash.
Join fellow runners on August 16, 2026 for the Catch-A-Pig 5K & 1K Bacon Stroll. It's a fantastic 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Bel Air.
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Running
Catch-A-Pig 5K
Piglet 5K (Kids Run)
Dog Walk Sign up
Wolves
Walking
Bacon Stroll (1 Mile Walk)
Weather Overview
These values represent the 12-year monthly averages for August in Bel Air.
About Bel Air
Catch-A-Pig 5K & 1K Bacon Stroll takes place in Bel Air, Maryland, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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