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
* 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
Open to ages 8 - 99.
- Start Time:
- 8:30am EDT
- End Time:
- 10:30am EDT
- Price:
- $40.67 $39.64 incl. $1.64 Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $42.73 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2025, 12:00am EDT | December 30, 2025, 11:59pm EST | $40.67 $39.64 |
| December 31, 2025, 12:00am EST | February 28, 2026, 11:59pm EST | $45.82 $42.73 |
| March 1, 2026, 12:00am EST | April 17, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $49.94 $45.82 |
| April 18, 2026, 12:00am EDT | April 18, 2026, 8:45am EDT | $49.94 |
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.
*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.
- Start Time:
- 8:32am EDT
- End Time:
- 10:30am EDT
- Price:
- $37.58 $37.58 incl. $1.58 Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $40.67 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2025, 12:00am EDT | December 30, 2025, 11:59pm EST | $37.58 $37.58 |
| December 31, 2025, 12:00am EST | February 28, 2026, 11:59pm EST | $43.76 $40.67 |
| March 1, 2026, 12:00am EST | April 17, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $45.82 $43.76 |
| April 18, 2026, 12:00am EDT | April 18, 2026, 8:45am EDT | $45.82 |
This is a service fee for processing your race application. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
