Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with the Aberdeen 250 Freedom 5K Run and Walk! Proceeds to benefit the Aberdeen Heritage Trust. Kick off a full day of community celebration with an 8:00 AM start at Festival Park. The course will wind through Aberdeen’s historic neighborhoods before finishing back at the park. After you cross the finish line, the celebration continues! Festival Park will host “Rails, Cans and Community” Family Fun Day from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, featuring activities, entertainment, food, and more for all ages. We encourage all runners, walkers, and spectators to stay and enjoy the day. For full event details and a schedule of activities, please visit: discoveraberdeen.org Come run, walk, and celebrate with us!
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Aberdeen 250 Freedom 5K Run and Walk 2026 — Aberdeen, MD
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 27.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Aberdeen, MD.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
