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2026 Mattawoman Creek Art Center’s
7th Annual Fundraiser

RUN FOR THE ARTS

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Join Mattawoman Creek Art Center for this festive fundraiser! The course for running or walking will traverse the beautiful natural surroundings of Smallwood State Park, situated on the Mattawoman Creek.

 

Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. Strollers are allowed, but must follow the runners. People-friendly dogs on a leash are allowed. Awards will follow at the conclusion of the race.

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October 31

5565 Upham Place, Marbury, MD inside Smallwood State Park
RAIN DATE: Sunday, November 1​
Race starts at 10 a.m.

Runner/Walker $35

Entry Fee:
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Each runner/walker will receive a t-shirt and bib. As a finisher you are eligible for the cash prize of $100 and a commemorative medal of the run.​

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​ COURSE INFORMATION:   Chip Timing will NOT be used. This is a FUN RUN. Most of the course will be on paved surfaces and will include a long footbridge crossing over wetlands. 

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 TIMELINE:  

8:30 - 9:45 a.m.  •  Same day registration and pick up of race packets 

9:45 - 9:55 a.m.  •  Warm up for runners 

10:00 a.m.  •  Fun Run begins 

Award presentation Following

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 AWARDS:  

Register as an individual or be a part of a team. $100 Cash prizes awarded to the top female and male finishers. Group prize for the team with the most participants at the event, and the team/individual that raised the most funds. 

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 HALLOWEEN CONTEST:  

In the spirit of Halloween there will be prizes for:

- the best costume - adult and youth

- the best dressed pup

- the best dressed pair - can consist of 2 people,
   2 pups, or 1 person and 1 pup

- scavenger hunt for pumpkins to win a prize

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100% of the proceeds go directly to MCAC.

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Register Here

To register and pay by mail, click here.

To register and pay online, complete steps 1 and 2 below.

STEP 1 - REGISTRATION
Fill out Registration and Release Form below then click "Submit" to make your payment.

MCAC’s Run for the Arts 5K Fun Run & Walk
Registration and Release Form

Gender (Required to qualify for awards)
Select an option
Please select your adult t-shirt size (shirts available at the Runners/Walkers price only)

Clicking submit navigates to a Step 2 for payment.

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