
Earth Day 5K & Fun Run
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Patterson Park, E Lombard St, 21224
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
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 optionsRegistration 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
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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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