Chestertown Challenge Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♀️Race Benefits

• Beneficiary: Kent Association of Riding Therapy, Inc. (KART)

🕗Registration Details

• Opening Time: Registration opens at 8 a.m.
• Race Start: Half Marathon Run & 5K Run/Walk starts at 9 a.m.
• Packet Pickup: Starts at 8 a.m. at Wilmer Park, Chestertown, Maryland.
• Race Day Registration: Available on the event day.

❤️Silent Hero Donation

• Support Option: Can't make this event but would like to show your support? Register as a Silent Hero!

👥About the Benefactor

• Founded: KART was founded in 1984.
• Mission: Help children and adults with disabilities enhance their social and developmental growth.
• Programs: Involves therapeutic horseback riding, barn management, and caring for the horse.

📦Packet Pickup

• Time: All race packets can be picked up on Sunday morning starting at 8 a.m.
• Registration: Race day registration will also be accepted at this time.

🗺️Directions

• Location: Wilmer Park is located across the street from address 400 South Cross Street, Chestertown, MD.
• Navigation: For directions, use your GPS or MapQuest.

🏆Awards

• Categories: Unique awards for overall male and female winners in the Half Marathon and 5K Run.
• Age Groups: Awards presented to the top 2 in 10-year age groups in the Half Marathon and 5K Run.
• 5K Walk: Awards to top 2 male and female finishers in the 5K walk.
• Award Timing: 5K awards will be presented after the last participant finishes: Half Marathon awards will be presented 3 hours after start.

🏅Course Information

• Start/Finish: The event starts and finishes at Wilmer Park.
• Terrain: Gentle rolling terrain and run entirely on paved country roads.

📊Course Records

• Half Marathon: Male - Hasan Butler - 1:21:27 - 2014, Female – Meredith Tulio - 1:28:29 - 2018.
• 5K Run: Male - Jesse Goodyear - 17:50 - 2015, Female – Lisa Victorius - 20:50 - 2017.

🍔Amenities

• Shirts: Quality “Chestertown Challenge Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk” Tech Shirts guaranteed to all participants registered by Monday, September 30th.
• Refreshments: Food and refreshments at the finish line!
• Safety: Police controlled roads, mile markers and directional arrows on road.

💧Water Stops

• Location: Water stops will be located at approximately every two miles on the Half Marathon course.
• 5K Turnaround: Water will also be available at the turnaround of the 5K, and at the start/finish.

🚻Restrooms

• Availability: Restrooms will be available at the start/finish and on the Half Marathon course.

👀Spectators

• Experience: While you’re waiting for your friends or family members to complete the race, enjoy the beautiful historic Chestertown sites on the Chester River.
• Resource: Visit www.kentcounty.com/tourism.

🏨Accommodation Options

• Resources: Visit the following websites for a complete list of hotels/motels and bed & breakfast in the Chestertown and Rock Hall area.
• Rock Hall Lodging: www.kentcounty.com/lodging/rockhall_lodging.php
• Inns: Inns & Bed and Breakfast in Chestertown, Maryland
• Red Roof Inn: Red Roof Inn & Suites Chestertown - ReservationDesk.com
• Comfort Inn: Comfort Inn & Suites Chestertown - ReservationDesk.com

📅Event Date

• Date: 2025-10-12
• Location: Wilmer Park, Chestertown, MD.

🔗More Information

• Race URL: For additional details, visit the official race page.