2026 Lighthouse Lookout 5k & 10k
Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Fall Series. Find more info about the series here Register Now Enjoy the amazing views at this race venue along the Maryland peninsula. This park’s peaceful surroundings on a peninsula between the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River in St. Mary’s County belie its history as the location of a camp which imprisoned as many as 52,264 Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Virtual Race Option We now offer a virtual run option for those who cannot make it on race day. Find more information about our virtual option on our Virtual Races page . Runners Receive Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event Charity Information Race benefits Friends of Point Lookout.…
| Distance | Start Time | Early Bird | Standard | Late |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 9:00 AM | $30 | $35 | - |
| 10K | 8:45 AM | $45 | $50 | - |
timerBOTP Pace:11:00 min/mile
Series
Back of the Pack (BOTP)
What is the Back of the Pack (BOTP)? It is not a cut off time, it is actually a series we have geared towards people who average higher than the BOTP listed above. This allows runners of similar pace to compete with each other and get series points.
BOTP Pace: 11:00 min/mile
Race Medal Design
Race medal designs can be viewed on the Friday before the race on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Social Media Challenge
On Tuesdays we pick our favorite Instagram or Facebook post from the previous race weekend. The winner receives 50% off a future race! Tag us in your race photos.
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Runners Receive
- check_circleTechnical (Drifit) Event Shirt
- check_circleFinisher's Medal
- check_circleChip Timed Event
Awards
- emoji_eventsTop 3 M/F Overall
- emoji_eventsAge Groups (19&U, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
Logistics Hub
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Available at the event. We recommend arriving one hour before your event start time to check-in.
cloud Weather Policy
Rain or shine or sleet or snow. We will email registered runners and post on social media if the race is cancelled, but this is quite rare.
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Portajohns will be available near the start/finish line. Volunteers can direct you to facilities.
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