Sat, Apr 17, 2027

Earth Day 5K & Fun Run

Baltimore, MD

Opens Jan 29, 2027Annual since at least 2026

5K1 Mile0.25 Miles

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Feb 21, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Earth Day 5K & Fun Run

Patterson Park is the setting, and the course stays inside it. The surroundings are green throughout, and the race draws people dressed as park animals alongside those running hard. The atmosphere sits somewhere between a neighborhood morning and a low-stakes road race, with the conservation mission visible in how the event is organized.

Breakfast, live music, and hands-on park work like mulching and cleanup fill the time after the finish. The park itself is the hub for everything before and after the race.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

374finishers

20:06winner

35:17median

1:09:32cutoff

Top 3: Timothy Cervi (20:06) · Sam Smith (20:36) · Mark Parker (20:48)

The Earth Day 5K & Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K4/17/2027 08:30$30

1 Mile4/17/2027 08:30$26

0.25 Miles4/17/2027 08:20$10

Virtual Event4/17/2027 00:01$26

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Common Questions About the Earth Day 5K & Fun Run

Will I finish last at the Earth Day 5K & Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 35:17, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:32, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Earth Day 5K & Fun Run a good first 5K?

A field of 374 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Earth Day 5K & Fun Run?

The 5K winner ran 20:06 while the median finisher took 35:17. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.