Fox Trot 5K & 1Mile Bark in the Park

Register for the 6th Annual Fair Hill Fox Trot 5K & 1-Mile Bark in the Park, sponsored by W.L. Gore & Associates!

Join runners, walkers, families, and dog lovers for one of the premier fall running events in Maryland. The Fair Hill Fox Trot 5K and 1-Mile Bark in the Park takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the beautiful Fair Hill Nature Center in Elkton, Maryland. Whether you're looking for a scenic 5K race, a fun walk with your dog, or a way to support environmental education, this event offers something for everyone.,

New! Early Packet Pickup Available Participants may pick up their race packets on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Fair Hill Nature Center.

Register by Friday, September 11, to guarantee your official race t-shirt!

Event Details Saturday, September 26, 2026 Registration and Check-In Opens: 7:00 AM Race Start Time: 9:00 AM 5K Registration: $40 1-Mile Bark in the Park Registration: $25

Location: Fair Hill Nature Center, 630 Tawes Drive, Elkton MD 21921

Parking is available in the Upper Covered Bridge Lot directly across from the Nature Center.

All participants receive an official event t-shirt, race bib, swag bag, and a complimentary seedling tree provided by Bartlett Tree Experts.

Register by September 11 to guarantee your race t-shirt.

Age group winners will receive prizes provided by W.L. Gore & Associates and a custom Fair Hill Nature Center medal.

Located in the scenic hills of Northeastern Maryland, the Fair Hill Nature Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, providing immersive, hands-on environmental education opportunities for students in Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

Our environmental educators serve approximately 7,500 elementary students during the school year for grade level specific field trips exploring topics such as water quality (5th grade), soil science (4th grade), ecosystems (3rd grade), insects (2nd grade) and hibernation (Kindergarten). 58% of our students are economically disadvantaged and 17% are disabled. Your race registration helps us to continue serving these students!

Thank you for supporting our mission of inspiring stewardship and community through outdoor environmental education.

Register today and join us for a fun-filled morning of running, walking, community, and environmental stewardship in the scenic hills of Fair Hill, Maryland.