New Year's Eve Gala
Updated
Thursday, December 31, 2026, first start 11:00 AM, in Bel Air (1100 Cedar Lane). Distances: 5K.
Course and race notes
This is part of the Harford County Running Club's Run Series.
Join us for a family friendly New Year's Eve Gala and Run. The run will start at 11 am. You will have 50 minutes to run as many laps as you wish around Cedar Lane Park.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, December 31
2026 · in 54 days
Start time
11:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
See the registration page
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Opened Aug 31, 2026
Race day in Bel Air
Weather
43° / 27°F
Typical high and low for December 31.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Aberdeen Phillips Fld, MD (6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:25 AM – 4:50 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
4 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Sharon's Snowballs ice cream0.1 mi
- Dunkin' Donuts quick bite0.4 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Dec 30
Where to stay
8 within 3 mi22 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Candlewood Suites
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: SpringHill Suites
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Homewood Suites
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn Bel Air
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Country Inn & Suites
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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