This is a 5K Run/Walk in Leitersburg, Maryland, in conjunction with the Leitersburg Ruritan Peach Festival. It starts and ends at the Leitersburg Ruritan Park. All proceeds after expenses go to the Jack Roberts Field of Interest Fund at the Community Foundation of Washington County, Md (this fund is to support initiatives regarding adolescent and young adult mental health and suicide prevention) and the Leitersburg Ruritan Scholarship Fund. Packet Pickup may occur Saturday August 8 9-5 at the Peach Festival Hospitality Tent (adjacent to the main pavilion at the Ruritan Park) or starting at 6:30 am on Race Day, in the Community Center Gymnasium. Online registration closes 8/7/2026 at 9:00 pm. Participants may still register in person Saturday August 8th 9-5 or starting at 630 am on race day. Race day registration will be completed in the Gymnasium.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 9.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Hagerstown, 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
