Why Run Mason Dixon 5K & 10-mile Run?
Starting in Maryland, both courses cross the Mason-Dixon line into Pennsylvania as we celebrate the 253nd anniversary of the completion of the Mason-Dixon line!
Both courses are very scenic, along the beautiful Links at Gettysburg golf course.
Great tech race shirt for 5K finishers and an upgraded premium (to be announced soon) for 10-Miler finishers
Exclusive medals to all finishers of 10-mile race
Medals to top-3 finishers in all age groups for 5K; Trophies to top-3 finishers in all age groups for 10-Miler
Cash prizes to top-3 overall finishers for Men's & Women's races as well as Masters Champion (age 40+) for Men & Women
Music and refreshments at finish
Supports a great cause, helping local youth attend life-changing camps and events
Packet Pick-up
Packet pick-up will be at Harney Volunteer Fire Company, located at:
5130 Harney Road
Taneytown, MD 21787
on May 15, 2020 from 4:00PM - 8:00PM.
Course maps will be available if you'd like to preview the courses before the race.
Alternatively, we have race day packet pick-up available starting at 6:00AM.
Course Maps
Age Groups
Both races will have Men's and Women's divisions with the following age groups:
Under 10
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 and over
Prizes & Awards
All race finishers will receive a great tech race shirt (5K) or upgraded premium (10-miler).
10-miler race finishers will receive a cool Finisher's medal
Cash prizes will be awarded to the Top-3 overall Men's & Women's finishers of each race as well as Master's Champion (age 40+) for both Men and Women for each race.
Cash Prizes:
10-miler
1st Place: $150
2nd Place: $ 75
3rd Place: $ 50
Top Masters: $ 50
5K
1st Place: $50
2nd Place: $30
3rd Place: $20
Top Masters: $20
FAQ
Has this race been cancelled due to COVID-19?
At this time, we plan to celebrate victory over this pandemic with a great time on August 29th?
What safeguards will be in place to ensure the safety of all runners?
Our race committee is in discussions about that issue. Much will depend upon what governmental guidelines are in place on Race Day as those seem to change almost daily. Rest assured that the safety of our runners in all respects will be Priority #1!
What time do the races start?
The 5K starts promptly at 7:00AM. The 10-miler starts at 7:10AM.
May I walk the course or are these races only for runners?
Runners and walkers are welcome to participate in both races! We have a generous cut-off time (see details below) for both races, which should allow for runners/walkers of all abilities to participate.
Is there a bag check?
Unfortunately, due to safety and liability reasons, we cannot be responsible for checking bags at the event. We recommend that you leave all bags and gear in your vehicle.
Is there ample parking available?
We have large parking lots available to accomodate hundreds of vehicles directly across the road from the Start/Finish line.
Can a friend pick-up my race packet?
Absolutely! Just make sure that you know their last name!
Will there be vehicle traffic on the race course?
Yes. With the courses running alongside a popular golf course, there will be traffic during the race events. There is ample shoulder to run on for nearly the entire route and we will have uniformed police and volunteers to direct traffic to keep our runners as safe as possible.
Can I run/walk with a stroller or pet?
We have a few stretches on the race course with narrow road shoulders so, unfortunately, strollers and pets are NOT allowed due to safety reasons.
Due to injury, etc., can my entry fee be refunded or transferred to another runner?
All entry fees are Non-Refundable and Non-Transferrable
What about bad weather on race day?
Runners are tough! We will run the races rain or shine.
What is your timing system?
We will be using chip-timing for our races this year. Official race results will be posted on our RunSignup page as quickly as possible after all race results are tabulated.
Will your races start on time?
You better believe it! The 5K race will start at EXACTLY 7:20AM and the 10-miler race will start at EXACTLY 7:30AM. Medals and trophies will be awarded as quickly as possible post-race.
Are there race cut-off times?
We are required to be off the roadways no later than 10:30AM, which means that 10-mile runners will have a 3-hour time limit.