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Deer Dash 5K and Fun Run

Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
New Market, MD
10601 Finn Drive, 21774
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

A community-focused 5K and Fun Run through a beautiful neighborhood, supporting Deer Crossing Elementary School programs and improvements.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Join the Deer Dash 5K and Fun Run, an annual community event supporting Deer Crossing Elementary. The chip-timed 5K winds through the beautiful Summerfield neighborhood of Lake Linganore, while the Fun Run offers a non-timed experience on the school's recess grounds. This event brings the community together around healthy habits and movement, with all proceeds directly benefiting school improvements and programs for staff and children.

What to expect

  • Run a chip-timed 5K through the scenic Summerfield neighborhood.
  • Enjoy a non-timed Fun Run on the recess grounds of Deer Crossing Elementary.
  • Support school improvements and programs for staff and children.

Standout details

  • Chip-timed 5K
  • Supports school improvements
  • Community-focused event
  • Scenic neighborhood course

Perks & features

  • Chip Timed

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Distances & registration

3 options

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

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, May 9, 8:50 AM EDT · From $11.60

    Opens Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 9, 2026, 4:29 AM EDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, May 9, 8:30 AM EDT · From $20.08

    Opens Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 27, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, May 9, 8:30 AM EDT · From $11.60

    Opens Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 9, 2026, 4:29 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Deer Dash 5K is a chip-timed 5K race through the beautiful Summerfield neighborhood of Lake Linganore starting and finishing at Deer Crossing Elementary school. The Fun Run is a non-timed event that takes place on the recess grounds of Deer Crossing Elementary, behind the school. Produced by the Deer Crossing Elementary PTA, this event is an annual event loved by all that brings our community together around healthy habits and movement and raises money for school improvements and programs that support the staff and children at DCES. Please join us this year and make it a STELLAR event.

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