About the Highlands School 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk
The course runs along the Ma & Pa Trail, a historic rail trail that winds through Bel Air. The surface is paved and the route is shaded in stretches, with scenery that makes it feel different from a typical road race even when the distance is short. The race benefits a school's financial aid fund, so the cause is specific and local.
A brewery sits near the finish line, and adults can use a same-day ticket there after crossing; younger participants get ice cream or a soft drink instead. Registration is open on race morning at the start.
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Distances & Start Times
5K10/11/2026 09:00$40
1 Mile10/11/2026 09:20$40
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