RSPS Family 5K/Fun Run
About this race
RSPS is excited to present our 11th Annual Family 5K & Fun Run on Friday, May 8, 2026!
The evening kicks off with the 5K Race at 6:00 PM, followed by the Fun Run at 6:05 PM. This fun, family-friendly event invites runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to enjoy a scenic route through the beautiful Valley Mede neighborhood. After the race, stick around for activities and entertainment for the whole family.
Don’t miss this special community celebration—lace up and join us!
Pick your distance
Running
5K
**WHO?** Adults and kids of ALL ages & abilities! This is a family-friendly event :) **WHAT?** The 5K is a 3.1 mile (officially) timed race. Walkers and strollers are welcome! **WHERE?** The 5K will start and finish at the Paulskirk Drive entrance (in front of the school). Warm-Up 5:45 PM 5K Run 6:00 PM Fun Run 6:05 PM Post-Race Party & Awards 7:30 PM **Register by April 3** to be guaranteed a super soft Race T-Shirt! Food trucks and a cash bar will be available from 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Fun Run
**WHO?** Adults and kids of ALL ages & abilities! This is a family-friendly event :) **WHAT?** The Fun Run will be approximately ONE mile. Walkers and strollers are welcome! **WHERE?** The Fun Run will take place in front of the school around a safe, marked off area.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Ellicott City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:00 AM and sets at 8:07 PM local time (EDT) in Ellicott City on May 8, 2026 — 14h 06m of daylight.
Course
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- Ellicott City 5K Races 7 races
- 10K Run Events in Ellicott City 2 races
- Ellicott City Running Calendar 2026 8 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 8 Ellicott City events
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