SMHS Makin' Hay 10K
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SMHS Makin' Hay 10K & 5K
The SMHS Makin' Hay 10K & 5K takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Catoctin Creek Park and Nature Center, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Middletown, Maryland. The event includes the following distances:
- 10K
- 5K The 10K is open to ages 8 to 99. A race shirt is included for registrations completed before April 1, 2026; registrations on or after that date are not guaranteed a shirt.
Course, logistics and awards
Both courses run through farmland in Frederick County and follow roads along Catoctin Creek. The routes include gravel sections and one-lane wooden deck bridges; the 10K crosses two such bridges while the 5K crosses one bridge twice. The 5K covers half the distance and about half the elevation change of the 10K. The 10K has a USATF certification certificate and course maps with elevation profiles are provided.
Early packet pickup is scheduled at Charm City Run, Frederick, on the Wednesday before the race (April 15, 2026). Race day on-site registration must be completed via personal smartphone; no cash or check transactions are accepted. Race day bib pickup closes before the start and vehicular access to the park will close at that time. Running strollers are allowed; the use of headphones or earbuds is strongly discouraged because courses are on open roads where vehicles may be present. Overall top three male and female finishers in each race receive awards; top three in 5-year age groups receive custom glass awards. Partial refunds are possible up to 30 days before the event; no individual refunds or transfers after that. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.