SMHS Makin’ Hay 10K & 5K – Middletown, MD 2026

Welcome back to the Makin' Hay 10K & 5K! We can't wait to have you claim bragging rights after conquering one of these challenging but scenic courses on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The scenic and rolling 10K and 5k courses will take you on a journey through some of the prettiest farmland in Frederick County. Spring will be ushering forth as you run past numerous farms; along beautiful Catoctin Creek on a gravel road, and across two, historic one-lane wooden deck bridges spanning Catoctin Creek. 5-year age group awards!!! Early packet pickup will be held at Charm City Run, Frederick , on the Wednesday prior to the race, April 15th, 2026, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Race Day Schedule : 0700 - 0820 Bib Pickup; 0830- 10K Start; 0835- 5K Start; 1030- course closes for both events. Race day on-site registration must be accomplished via personal smartphone - no cash/check transactions accepted. Race day bib pickup closes at 8:20 sharp for both events , with vehicular access to the park closing at th