It’s time for our annual 5K Friendship Cup Race! This will be a wonderful gathering for runners from different running groups across the Greater Washington area to come together, connect, and celebrate friendship through running. This year, PALs warmly invites you to Howard County to join us for this exciting and energetic friendship race. Race Time : Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 8:00 AM Race Location : Centennial Park, Howard County 10000 Clarksville Pike (MD 108), Ellicott City, MD 21042 Open Area at Centennial Park Amphitheater GPS Location: (39.2396, -76.8607) 又到了一年一度5K友谊赛的时间了！这是一场大华府各跑群跑友相聚交流、以跑会友的盛会。 今年，知足常跑群诚挚邀请您来到哈维郡，一同参加这场充满热情和活力的友谊比赛。 比赛时间 ： 2026年5月31日（周日）早晨8:00 比赛地点 ：哈维郡世纪公园 10000 Clarksville Pike (MD 108), Ellicott City, MD 21042 Open Area at Centennial Park Amphitheater GPS Location: (39.2396, -76.8607)
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Greater DC Area Chinese Running Clubs 5K Race (大华府华人跑群5K友谊赛) 2026 — Ellicott City, MD
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 31.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Ellicott City, 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
