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Trail Trotters 5K

Name: Trail Trotters 5K
Start: 2026-06-07
End: 2026-06-07
Location: Upper Marlboro

Upper Marlboro, United States • 7 Jun 2026

Trail Trotters 5K & Fun Run

Trail Trotters 5K & Fun Run is an in-person event held at Promise Landing Farm in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The event is the farm's first Fun Run and takes place on the farm trails, offering participants the option to run, jog, or walk while passing farm views. Proceeds support Promise Landing Farm's riders and programs.

The event is open to all ages and includes free parking on site. Registration by May 16 secures a Trail Trotter 2026 shirt; entries after May 20 may receive a shirt only if sizes remain available. No dogs, pets, or other animals are permitted on Promise Landing Farm property. The organizer offers refunds up to seven days before the event.

Distances

5K
Fun run / walk on farm trails

Location details list Promise Landing Farm, Inc at 16900 Clagett Landing Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774. The event is presented as an offline, in-person gathering intended to combine outdoor exercise with support for the farm's community programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Maryland Upper Marlboro

Race information

Registration

5 km

Fun Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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