Retriever 5k Dawg Chase and Fun Run
About this race
Whether you’re in it for some friendly competition or would rather stick with a group, this event’s emphasis is on camaraderie, bringing together all paces and styles.
The 5k or 1 mile routes start and end at the Albin O. Kuhn Library. The 1 mile route will be leisurely and casually paced (pet and family friendly). Check-in time begins at 7:30 a.m. and the race/walk is at 8:30 a.m.
Entry Fees:
$20 for faculty, staff, alumni, and friends aged 17+ (anyone under 17 must be accompanied and registered by an adult)
$5 for current UMBC students
$50 for a family pack option (includes up to two adults 18 and over and any number of children)
$25 race day fee for non-students, $10 for students, and $60 for a family pack (pending space)
Event is limited to 250 participants
VISIT https://homecoming.umbc.edu/ to register and get more information.
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Running
5K
Walking
Family Fun Run
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Baltimore yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:25 AM and sets at 6:15 PM local time (EDT) in Baltimore on October 24, 2026 — 10h 49m of daylight.
Course
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