Flutter Fest 5k 2026 — Mechanicsville, MD

Date
October 4, 2026
Location
Mechanicsville, MD
Venue
26929 Three Notch Road
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $45.00
Events
5k Fun Run/Walk (No BIB assigned), 5K Race (Timed Event w BIB)
Includes
T-Shirt
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Flutter Fest 5k starts at 8:30 AM on October 4, 2026, in Mechanicsville, Maryland, so plan your travel and pre-race logistics accordingly. Despite the race name, the actual event offers a 1-mile distance rather than a 5K. The race takes place at 26929 Three Notch Road. Entry fees range from $20 to $45. This early-morning start time gives you a clear window for registration, warm-up, and settling into the venue before the gun goes off.

From the Race Organizer
The Butterfly Effect Project Inc. exists to break down financial barriers that prevent individuals from accessing essential mental health and wellness services in Southern Maryland. Rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive, this fund supports those navigating economic hardship, insurance limitations, or systemic inequities that make therapy and wellness care inaccessible. Inspired by the transformative journey of the butterfly , The Butterfly Effect Project Inc. offers a safe space where individuals can begin their healing process and move toward meaningful change, one step at a time . Date : Sunday, October 4, 2026 Time : 8:30 am Location : Baggett Park , 26929 Three Notch Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Cost : $35 until 30 Aug - increase to $40 until 30 Sep - increase to $45 until Oct 3 at 6:00 pm (NO RACE DATE REGISTRATION) Packet Pick Up : Race Morning (Sunday, October 4) from 0730 - 0815 at the park Age Group awards as follows: Over all Male and Female ; Top Male and Female in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-18, 20-40, 40+ (Masters Group)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Flutter Fest 5k 2026 — Mechanicsville, MD?

Flutter Fest 5k 2026 — Mechanicsville, MD takes place on October 4, 2026. The race is held in Mechanicsville, Maryland.

Where is Flutter Fest 5k 2026 — Mechanicsville, MD held?

Flutter Fest 5k 2026 — Mechanicsville, MD is held at 26929 Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, Maryland.

Where can I find hotels near Flutter Fest 5k 2026 — Mechanicsville, MD?

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