Earth Day 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location: Baltimore, MD; Patterson Park, E Lombard St, 21224
Type: RUN

At a glance

Celebrate Earth Day with a run through Patterson Park, supporting its green spaces while enjoying a festive, community-focused morning.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
Festive

Who it's for

Family Friendly

Great for: families, cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Earth Day 5K & Fun Run in Baltimore's beautiful Patterson Park for a morning that feels good and does good. This event celebrates nature and community, offering a timed 5K for those chasing a personal best and a relaxed 1-mile fun run where costumes are welcome. Your participation directly supports Friends of Patterson Park's vital stewardship programs, helping to keep this historic green space vibrant. Stay after your run for breakfast, music, and hands-on park cleanup activities.

What to expect

Run a chip-timed 5K or enjoy a family-friendly 1-mile fun run, with costumes encouraged.
After your race, enjoy breakfast and music.
Engage in hands-on volunteer activities like mulching and park cleanup.

Standout details

Costumes encouraged for fun run
Chip-timed 5K
Post-race breakfast and music
Hands-on park stewardship activities

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

0.25 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:20 AM EDT · From $12.15
Opens Jan 30, 2026, 3:00 AM EST · Closes Feb 22, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM EDT · From $29.19
Opens Jan 30, 2026, 3:00 AM EST · Closes Feb 22, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
5K
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM EDT · From $33.45
Opens Jan 30, 2026, 3:00 AM EST · Closes Feb 22, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

+ 1 more option

Virtual Event
Sat, Apr 18, 12:01 AM EDT · From $29.19
Opens Jan 30, 2026, 3:00 AM EST · Closes Feb 22, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Hilly
Family-oriented

From the organizer

Run for the Park on Earth Day!

Join us in beautiful Patterson Park for a feel-good, do-good morning at our Earth Day 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run! Whether you’re racing for a PR or strolling in costume as your favorite park animal, this event is all about celebrating nature, community, and giving back.

The timed 5K kicks off at 8:30 AM with Road and Trail Events handling chip timing, followed by our family-friendly 1-mile fun run. Stick around after the finish line for breakfast, music, and hands-on volunteer activities like mulching, weeding, and park cleanup. Every step you take (and dollar raised!) supports Friends of Patterson Park’s stewardship programs that keep this historic green space thriving.

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