Chestertown, United States of America · Sunday 11 October 2026
Benefits: Kent Association of Riding Therapy, Inc. (KART) Registration opens at 8 a.m. - Half Marathon Run & 5K Run/Walk start at 9 a.m. Registration: Race day registration will be available! Packet pickup starts at 8 a.m. and races start at 9 a.m. at Wilmer Park, Chestertown, Maryland. Silent Hero Donation: Can t make this event but would like to show your support? Register as a Silent Hero! Benefactor: Kent Association of Riding Therapy (KART) was founded in 1984 to help children and adults with disabilities enhance their social and developmental growth. KART uses a multi-faceted program involving therapeutic horseback riding, barn management, and caring for the horse. Packet Pickup: All race packets can be picked up on Sunday morning starting at 8 a.m. Race day registration will also be accepted at this time. Directions: Wilmer Park is located across the street from address 400 South Cross Street, Chestertown, MD. For directions, use your GPS or MapQuest. Awards: Unique awards for overall male and female winners in the Half Marathon and 5K Run. Awards presented to the top 2 in 10-year age groups in the Half Marathon and 5K Run. Awards to top 2 male and female finishers in the 5K walk. 5K awards will be presented after the last participant finishes. Half Marathon awards will be presented 3 hours after start. Course: The event starts and finishes at Wilmer Park. The course has gentle rolling terrain and is run entirely on paved country roads. Course Records: Half Marathon: Male - Hasan Butler - 1:21:27 - 2014, Female – Meredith Tulio - 1:28:29 - 2018. 5K Run: Male - Jesse Goodyear - 17:50 - 2015, Female – Lisa Victorius - 20:50 - 2017 Amenities: Quality “Chestertown Challenge Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk” Tech Shirts guaranteed to all participants registered by Monday, September 30th. Food and refreshments at the finish line! Police controlled roads, mile markers and directional arrows on road. Water stops: Water stops will be located at approximately every two mile
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Chestertown Challenge Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk is a half marathon held in Chestertown, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 11 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Chestertown Challenge Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Chestertown Challenge Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Chestertown Challenge Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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