21st Annual Ben Layton 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Salisbury, MD; Salisbury Zoo Entrance next to Ben's Red Swings, 755 South Park Drive, 21804
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Who it's for

For a Cause

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Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

2 Miles
Sat, May 16, 9:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Dec 8, 2025, 2:00 AM EST · Closes May 15, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
2 Miles
Sat, May 16, 9:00 AM EDT · From $11.60
Opens Dec 8, 2025, 2:00 AM EST · Closes May 15, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, May 16, 9:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Dec 8, 2025, 2:00 AM EST · Closes May 15, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT

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3.1 Miles
Sat, May 16, 9:00 AM EDT · From $11.60
Opens Dec 8, 2025, 2:00 AM EST · Closes May 15, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
VIRTUAL Ben Layton 5k
Sat, May 16, 9:00 AM EDT · From $22.20
Opens Dec 8, 2025, 2:00 AM EST · Closes May 16, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

The course

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Easygoing

5K distance, flat area, typically mild weather

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From the organizer

The Ben Layton 5K is organized to help raise money for Ben's Red Swings and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, a blood cancer that Ben had.

The 5k and fun walk start outside Ben's Red Swings, go through the zoo and end at Ben's Red Swings. We are also continuing to offer a virtual option 5k this year for people who are not able to join us in person.

Custom designed socks are guaranteed to the first 150 entrants. Raffle prizes will be awarded on race day.

The race will be held rain or shine!

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