Smhs Makin' Hay 10K & 5K
About this race
Welcome back to the Makin' Hay 10K & 5K! We can't wait to have you claim bragging rights after conquering one of these challenging but scenic courses on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The scenic and rolling 10K and 5k courses will take you on a journey through some of the prettiest farmland in Frederick County. Spring will be ushering forth as you run past numerous farms; along beautiful Catoctin Creek on a gravel road, and across two, historic one-lane wooden deck bridges spanning Catoctin Creek. 5-year age group awards!!!
Early packet pickup will be held at Charm City Run, Frederick, on the Wednesday prior to the race from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Race Day Schedule: 0700 - 0820 Bib Pickup; 0830-10K Start; 0835-5K Start; 1030 - course closes for both events.
Race day on-site registration must be accomplished via personal electronic device - no cash/check transactions accepted.
Race day bib pickup closes at 8:20 sharp for both events, with vehicular access to the park closing at that time. No late starts - plan your arrival time accordingly. Running strollers are allowed, but the wearing of headphones/earbuds is strongly discouraged as both courses are held on open roads where vehicular traffic can be expected to be encountered.
Our 5K option offers half the distance and half of the elevation change of our 10K, is all on paved surfaces, crosses one wooden deck bridge twice, and also provides some amazingly sweeping vistas!
Race shirt is included with registration for those registering before March 31, 2027. Those registering on or after after that date are not guaranteed to receive a shirt.
Awards: Overall top 3 male and female finishers in each race will receive a custom award (no double-dipping). In our 5-year age-groups, the top 3 in each will take home a custom glass acknowledging their achievement. The John Godinet Memorial Mid-Pack Maven Award will be presented to the 10K participant that finishes smack-dab in the middle of the pack!
Refund Policy: You will be given the opportunity to purchase event insurance during registration from a third-party provider. Makin' Hay registrants will be able to initiate a partial refund via their RunSignup profile up until 30 days prior to the event. After that, no individual refunds or transfers.
Pick your distance
Running
10K
The Makin' Hay 10K is a challenging but scenic rolling loop on quiet country roads (*see note) surrounding Catoctin Creek Park and Nature Center in Middletown Md. 5-year age group awards! * Note: The 10K and 5K are run on quiet country roads open to vehicular traffic on race day. Running strollers are permitted, however, 3/4ths of a mile of the course is on an unpaved, gravel road. *No late starts permitted and you must complete the course by 10:30.
5K
The 5K option has half the hills of the 10K, so it's not flat by any stretch of the imagination, but if you want to challenge yourself on a shorter course this is a fantastic option. You'll get the same swag and on-course accommodations as the 10Kers do, along with 5-year age group awards! Running strollers are permitted. *Note: The 5K course is run on quiet country roads that are open to vehicular traffic. The 5K course description: Start at Catoctin Creek Park, turn right onto Sumantown Rd. Climb up Sumantown then stay straight onto Paul Rudy Rd. Follow Paul Rudy Rd. to the "T" intersection at the end then reverse course back to the start/finish. *No late starts permitted There will be a water stop along the route located at the turnaround.
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Middletown yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:29 AM and sets at 7:49 PM local time (EDT) in Middletown on April 17, 2027 — 13h 19m of daylight.
Course
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