North by North 5k - North by North 5k
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
This is part of the Harford County Running Club's Sunday Run Series. Join Harford County Running Club and the Ma Pa Heritage Trail Foundation for a 5k Run and walk on the new section of the Trail. We will start at the North Ave Trailhead parking lot and go North to Blake Venture on the Ma and Pa Trail. We will turn around at the cone at Melrose Lane and return to North Avenue. The 5k run will start at 8:00 am and the 5k walk will start at 8:05 am. Random prizes will be handed out. Merchandise items will be available for sale for the trail and the running club. **This is a self-timing event. Please enter your time using the QR code at the finish table. Parking: North Avenue Trailhead Run Host: Phil Anderson Non-members can now join us for three free runs. If you're not yet a member, check out all the benefits you get by joining! www.runharford.com/membership/benefits See less
Typical conditions
For events around December 2026 in Bel Air, MD, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Bel Air, MD, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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