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Two Rivers Race Around the Lake 5K

Odenton, MD

Opens Mar 19, 2027Annual since at least 2022

About the Two Rivers Race Around the Lake 5K

The course loops around Cattail Lake, so you are never far from the water. It runs through the surrounding neighborhood, which keeps the scenery grounded and familiar rather than scenic in a dramatic way. The race benefits a local swim team, and the crowd reflects that: a lot of families who know each other, cheering for kids they coach.

Packet pickup happens the evening before at the Hamlets Clubhouse. Race morning starts from the same general area, so the logistics are straightforward if you have been there before.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.11 Miles · 2026 results

60finishers

17:03winner

33:52median

55:45cutoff

Top 3: Jonathan Lange (17:03) · Luke Grays (17:13) · Jake Capatasto (19:07)

The Two Rivers Race Around the Lake 5K has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.11 Miles5/15/2027 08:00$35

3.11 Miles5/15/2027 08:00$25

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Common Questions About the Two Rivers Race Around the Lake 5K

Will I finish last at the Two Rivers Race Around the Lake 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.11 Miles field finished slower than 33:52, and the last recorded finisher came in around 55:45, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Two Rivers Race Around the Lake 5K a good first 3.11 Miles?

It is a small race (60 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.11 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Two Rivers Race Around the Lake 5K?

The 3.11 Miles winner ran 17:03 while the median finisher took 33:52. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.