# 2026 SMHS Makin’ Hay 10K & 5K

- Link: https://overlandtiming.com/event/smhs-makin-hay-10k-5k/
- Published: 2026-03-22T01:14:33-04:00
- Author: Andrew

## Welcome back to the Makin’ Hay 10K & 5K!  We can’t wait to have you claim bragging rights after conquering one of these challenging but scenic courses on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

The scenic and rolling 10K and 5k courses will take you on a journey through some
of the prettiest farmland in Frederick County.  Spring will be ushering forth as
you run past numerous farms; along beautiful Catoctin Creek on a gravel road, and
across two, historic one-lane wooden deck bridges spanning Catoctin Creek. 5-year
age group awards!!!

Early packet pickup will be held at [Charm City Run, Frederick](https://www.charmcityrun.com/shop/locations/frederick/),
on the Wednesday prior to the race, April 15th, 2026, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

**Race Day Schedule**: **0700 – 0820** Bib Pickup; **0830-**10K Start; **0835-**
5K Start; **1030-**course closes for both events. **Race day on-site registration
must be accomplished via personal smartphone – no cash/check transactions accepted.**

Race day bib pickup closes at 8:20 sharp for both events, with vehicular access 
to the park closing at that time. No late starts – plan your arrival time accordingly.
Running strollers are allowed, but the wearing of headphones/earbuds is strongly
discouraged as both courses are held on open roads where vehicular traffic can be
expected to be encountered.

**Our 5K option offers half the distance and half of the elevation change of our
10K, is all on paved surfaces, crosses one wooden deck bridge twice, and also provides
some amazingly sweeping vistas!**

Race shirt is included with registration for those registering _before_ March 22,
2026. Those registering on or after after that date are not guaranteed to receive
a shirt.

**Awards: **Overall top 3 male and female finishers in each race will receive a 
custom award (no double-dipping). In our 5-year age-groups, the top 3 in each will
take home a custom glass acknowledging their achievement. The John Godinet Memorial
Mid-Pack Maven Award will be presented to the 10K participant that finishes smack-
dab in the middle of the pack!

Refund Policy: You will be given the opportunity to purchase event insurance during
registration from a third-party provider. Makin’ Hay registrants will be able to
initiate a partial refund via their RunSignup profile up until 30 days prior to 
the event. After that, no individual refunds or transfers.