# Chesapeake Patriot 5K Run and 1K Walk (Middle River) > Event for families in the Baltimore–Columbia–Towson area (MD). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 AM - Where: Gunpowder Falls State Park – Hammerman Area, 7200 Graces Quarters Road, Middle River, MD 21220 - Ages: Check age guidance - Price: $35 (5K run or 1K walk) - Organizer: Chesapeake Bay Association, Inc. (Chesapeake Patriot 5K Run and 1K Walk) - Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/MiddleRiver/ChesapeakePatriot5KRunAnd1KWalk - Last checked: Tue, Oct 27 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-03), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/baltimore/activities/chesapeake-patriot-5k-run-and-1k-walk-middle-river--listing-ce2768f55b2c5d978a5e956d ## About A Veterans Day-themed run and walk on the paved, mostly flat roads of the Hammerman Area of Gunpowder Falls State Park, overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. Families can sign up for the 5K run or the 1K walk (walkers may also cover the whole course or whatever distance suits them), and the organizers invite everyone to wear red, white and blue. 'Rubble' the Construction Dog character will be on hand for photos with kids. Check-in runs from 8 to 8:55 am at the start area, opening ceremonies are at 9, and the run and walk start at 9:15, followed by prizes. 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