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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Bel Air, MD (01)

New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Bel Air, MD (01)

Race Date

Jan 3, 2026

Location

Bel Air, MD

The Experience

Race Information The race starts at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup.  No on-site registration. 5K, 10K, Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6371928715 The course is an out-and-back (1.56M) The 5K does the out-and-back two times. The 10K does the out-and-back four times. Half Marathon Course (1.09M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5792803567  The course is an out-and-back (2.18M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times. Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes.  Finisher Medals All finishers will receive a themed medal. Best Costume It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it. At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo. The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race. Series Points This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series. For more information go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php  Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php  Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php  US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Start Location

1100 Cedar Ln, Bel Air, MD, 21015

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K10K

Course Map

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size4/15

~5.5 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details5/15

4 timing sources

National draw4/10

runners from 5 states

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:28:24

Weather5/10

typical high 45°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

34°

Afternoon (High)

45°

Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times

0.2"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

78%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 11 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

11

Median time

2:05:48

Latest turnout

9

States

5

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:25p50 median ≈ 2:053:00

Turnout by year

20252026

'25'26
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