Fox Trot 5K Bark in the Park
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Fox Trot 5K & 1 Mile Bark in the Park
The Fox Trot 5K and 1 Mile Bark in the Park is scheduled for September 26, 2026 at Fair Hill Nature Center in Elkton, Maryland. The event is the sixth annual edition and lists W. L. Gore & Associates as a sponsor. Parking is available in the Upper Covered Bridge lot across from the Nature Center.
Two event distances are offered:
- 5K Run/Walk, 3.11 miles
- 1 Mile Bark in the Park, 1 mile, walking only
Registration for the listed events opens on March 23, 2026 and closes on July 31, 2026. With the purchase of a race or walk bib, participants receive a t-shirt and a swag bag that includes a seedling tree from Bartlett Tree Experts. Age bracket winners receive prizes provided by W. L. Gore and a custom Fair Hill Nature Center medal.
Fair Hill Nature Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides hands-on environmental education to students in Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Its educators serve roughly 7,500 elementary students during the school year with grade-specific field trips covering topics such as water quality, soil science, ecosystems, insects, and hibernation. The center reports that 58% of its students are economically disadvantaged and 17% are disabled. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
