September 19, 2026
Hosted by University of Maryland Club Running
Race Information
Course Location:
Terrapin Nature Park
Stevensville, MD
Terrain: The course at Terrapin Nature Park is flat sandy soft gravel. Enjoy views of the Old (Chesapeake) Bay while running a PR!
Note: the course may be run in reverse compared to 2025.
Awards: We will have some fun Maryland-themed awards for the top three 8k and 6k runners, in addition to flags for the top 8k and 6k team.
We will also have a fun award for the most average (technically median) 8k and 6k runner who finishes exactly in the middle of the pack.
| 10:00 AM | - Men's 8k |
| 11:00 AM | - Women's 6k |
| 12:00 PM | - OPEN 6k |
Hotel information:
Holiday Inn Annapolis-Kent Narrows
Directions:
38.984545, -76.320643
link
Social Event:
No. But we will have freezy pops at the finish line.
T-shirt: N
Other information:
Please use (38.989874, -76.321294) or 103 Bateau Drive for directions to the start and finish area. Portable restrooms will be at that location. Registration will be conducted via email - Please email umdclubrunning@gmail.com if your club will be attending or if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!
OPEN 6k registration: link
The Open 6k is open to all (family, alumni, community members, etc) and costs $25. Registration is open until 11:59PM on September 18. We hope you will join us!
Registration Information:
Registration opens on August 1, 2026
Registration closes on September 16, 2026 at 11:59pm
Cost: $25 per runner or $500 per team.
Checks payable to: University of Maryland Club Running
Cancellation Policy:
Entries will be due on September 14. Payment for all entries as of September 14 will be due at the meet. Cancellations after this time cannot be refunded.
Eligibility: This is a QUALIFYING event.
All competitors are student members of a NIRCA member club.
An individual runner's participation in this event meets one of the qualifying criteria to race at Nationals.
For complete eligibility requirements for Nationals, go to: clubrunning.org/races/eligibility.php
