US Road Running - Bel Air
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Event details
The New Year 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon takes place in Bel Air, Maryland on January 3, 2026. The venue is Cedar Lane Regional Park, 1100 Cedar Ln, Bel Air, MD 21015. All participants must register through RunSignup; there is no on-site registration. Packet pickup opens 30 minutes before each race and closes 10 minutes before the race begins. The event enforces a course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Courses and awards
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
Each course is an out-and-back route. The 5K course uses the loop twice, the 10K uses the loop four times, and the half marathon uses the loop six times. Course maps are published for each distance. All finishers receive a themed finisher medal. A best costume recognition is part of the event; a group photo is taken at the beginning of each race and the best costume is awarded then. The event awards points toward the US Road Running Race Series and follows the series' award and FAQ procedures. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
