Run like Michael

Run Like Michael

Run Like Michael is a community trail event held on October 11, 2026 at Bretton Woods Recreation Center in Darnestown, Maryland. The event includes organized running and walking on local trails and raises funds for addiction prevention, education, and support through a memorial fund.

The event offers these distances:

• 5K trail run
• 1 mile walk

Open registration is listed to begin on March 24, 2026 and close on June 30, 2026. The listed registration fee for participants is $30. Packet pickup is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026 at the Bretton Woods Recreation Center, International Pavilion, 15700 River Rd, Darnestown, MD 20874.

Registered participants are listed to receive event T-shirts, with a note that shirts are not guaranteed for registrations completed after September 27, 2026. Post event food and refreshments are provided, including pizza and snacks. Sponsorship levels are defined with benefits for sponsors at several tiers, including placement of sponsor logos on race-day materials and complimentary entries at higher tiers. The event description emphasizes community support, fundraising, and resources for organizations that offer prevention services, treatment, recovery resources, and family guidance related to substance use disorders. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.