Winter Island 10k
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2026 Winter Island 5k & 10k - Event overview
The event takes place on January 18, 2026, at Matapeake Park in Stevensville, MD. It offers two race distances:
- 5k
- 10k
Points from these races count toward the organizer’s Year-Long 5k, 10k, and Back of the Pack Series and also toward the Winter Series. A virtual race option is available. Proceeds benefit the Semper Fi and America’s Fund. Registered participants receive a finisher’s medal, a technical (Dri-Fit) event shirt, and the event is chip timed.
Logistics and services
Registration fees are listed with early pricing through December 31 and a race-morning increase of $5 per distance. T-shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before January 7; extra shirts may be available after that date on a first-come, first-served basis. Packet pickup and race day registration are available at the event; organizers recommend arriving about one hour before the event to check in. T-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed for race-day registrants.
The 10k course has three water stations at about miles 1.55, 3.1, and 4.65; the 5k course has one water station at about mile 1.55. Gatorade will be available at some stations. Restrooms are available near the start/finish. Live results will be posted on Athlinks and final results with series points will be posted the Monday after the race. Photos taken by staff will be posted online by Tuesday after the event. Parking is at Matapeake Park - 1112 Romancoke Rd., Stevensville, MD; a GPS pin is provided by the organizer. The event is run in all weather unless officials cancel or postpone. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.