Hughesville 10k | Hughesville Events | Hughesville Running Club

We’re planning for September 6, 2008, so save the date! I’m working on getting the course USTAF certified. Also being held are a 5k walk/run and a Kid’s Fun Run. The 10k is a loop and the 5k is an out and back. The 5k will be held immediately following the start of the 10k.

I mapped the course using MapMyRun and ran it using my Garmin Forerunner. The distance and time of year are perfect for training for the upcoming fall marathons.

Registration, time and registration fees are to be determined. We plan on having food, drinks, music, pre-race stretching and post-race massages.

Start and finish are in the Village of Hughesville, MD on Business Route 5. The race will start close to the Red Barn and head south on Business route 5, turn right on Burnt Store Road, turn right on Cracklingtown Road, turn right on Route 5 to the bypass and take the Hughesville/Prince Frederick exit, bear right past the Hughesville Fire Department, turn right on Business Route 5 to finish.

The elevation and run are interesting. It is mostly flat with some rolling hills, small town, pasture, rural and some residential views. Water stops are planned for every 1.5 miles or so. The end of the race is a straight away and should be lined with plenty of spectators to encourage you all the way to the finish.

No headphones, no wheels (roller blades, bikes, strollers, etc.), no dogs. I plan to have chip timing and awards for various age groups. All 10k and 5k participants will receive a t-shirt and another take-away (medal, hat, etc…) to be determined. We’ll also give the kids something.

We are also planning a Hughesville Festival to coincide with the Run to feature local crafters, local artists, local history, and showcase Hughesville businesses. We believe this fun-filled, family event will strengthen our sense of community and raise awareness of the Hughesville Revitalization Plan.

We’ll be contacting all of the businesses in Hughesville. We have a couple of sponsors lined up, but more are needed. If your business is willing to participate, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Some of this may change, so please check back often for updates.

Registration will be open online soon…