23rd Annual Ellicott City Labor Day 10K & 5K

About the Event

The 23rd Annual Ellicott City Labor Day 10K & 5K is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

The 10k is a road race through scenic western Ellicott City countryside and surrounding neighborhoods and the 5k is a road/trail (dirt/grass) combo on roads and scenic trails on the Shrine property. Both the 10K & 5K are USATF certified.

This is a great family event with lots of activities planned. In addition to refreshments, we will have music, random prizes, a moonbounce and snow balls. Cash awards ($75, $50, and $25 for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place overall male & female finishers in both races) and non-cash awards will be provided in 7 age group categories for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place.

Performance T-Shirts guaranteed to participants registered by August 17.

Chip Timing by www.bullseyerunning.com

Packet pick up will take place at Feet First (5305 Village Center Drive, Suite 110 Columbia MD 21044) on Sept. 4^thfrom 3-7 PM.

For further information, including a race flyer, visit our website: www.kc11898.com.

Packet Pick-up Information

Packet pick up takes place on Friday, Sept. 4th from 3-7 p.m. at Feet First (5305 Village Center Drive, Suite 110 Columbia MD 21044).

Can't make it on packet pick up day? No worries, it can be picked up on race day.

Race Day Information

Event begins at 6:45 a.m. Both races start at 8:00 a.m.

Once you enter the venue, you will be directed where to park.

Want to review the course before you run? Click HERE for the 5k and HERE for the 10k map.

Awards will be given out after the races wrap.

Races Offered

Running-10K Family > 4 extra family member - 10K Family > 4 extra family member

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$20.00

Running-10K Family up to 4 immediate family - 10K Family

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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08:00

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$90.00

Running-10K Individual - 10K Individual

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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08:00

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$30.00

Running-1K Kids Fun Run - Running 1K Kids Fun Run

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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08:00

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$15.00

Running-5K Family > 4 extra family member - 5k Family > 4 extra family member

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:00

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$20.00

Running-5K Family up to 4 immediate family - 5K Family

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$90.00

Running-5K Individual - 5K Individual

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:00

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$30.00

Walking-1K Family - Walking 1K Family

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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08:00

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$75.00

Walking-1K Individual - Walking 1K Individual

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Ellicott City.

thermostat Temperature

16.0° / 25.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.5° / 24.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 18m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:49

nightlight Sunset

19:14

About Ellicott City

Learn more about the host city, Ellicott City.

Ellicott City is a wealthy suburb of Baltimore, with a long and well-preserved history, and is often ranked one of the top towns to live in the country.