The Luckiest Light 5K
Updated
Saturday, March 20, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Havre De Grace (220 N Washington St). Distances: 5K. Entry from $50.
Course and race notes
The Luckiest Light 5K Fundraiser is a community event held in honor of World Down Syndrome Day.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, March 20
2027 · in 133 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
220 N Washington St
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
Area: Baltimore & Annapolis, Washington, DC & Baltimore
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$50
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Mar 20 (in 133 days)
Opened Sep 29, 2026
Race day in Havre De Grace
Weather
54° / 34°F
Typical high and low for March 20.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Aberdeen Phillips Fld, MD (6.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:09 AM – 7:15 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 51 minutes after sunrise.
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
- Juniata Street Park & Ride · free0.5 mi
36 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Concord Point Coffee cafeunder 0.1 mi
- Butcher on the Bay restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Java By The Bay cafeunder 0.1 mi
- George's Original Chicken House quick biteunder 0.1 mi
15 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Mar 19
Where to stay
4 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)5 within 3 mi7 within 5 mi
Hotel · Best Hotels
Hotel 1 of 5: Best Budget Inn
About 14 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Super 8
About 16 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: Perryville Motel
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Red Roof Inn
About 9 min drive3.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Great Wolf Lodge
About 9 min drive3.1 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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