Miles that Matter Pikesville 5K

Benefiting the Ulman Cancer Fund and the Pikesville Chamber of Commerce, this family-friendly event in the heart of Pikesville features a 5K Run/Walk, a 1-Mile Fun Run for children (12 and under) and a Post-Race Celebration.

The morning kicks off with on-site registration beginning at 6 a.m. Following warm-up exercises by Marilyn Pick, voted “Best of Baltimore,” the open amateur races commence at 8 a.m. and travel along Greene Tree Road. 

A complete breakfast with bagels and spreads, eggs, potatoes, fruit, desserts, kosher options and beverages will be provided by Classic Catering, Suburban House, Goldberg’s New York Bagels, Giant Food, Gourmet Again, Trader Joe's, Target, Lenny's Deli and Rita's Ice.

Adding to the fun will be music by CK Productions, a moon bounce and face painting for the kids, and prize drawings for gift certificates, sports equipment and more. The event will conclude with the presentation of awards for first, second and third place male and female, and trophies to the top three male and female finishers in various age groups.

Registration, which includes breakfast, water, entertainment and commemorative race tech shirts for the first 600 registrants is as follows: $20 for the 1-Mile Fun Run; $35 in advance for the 5K and $40 on race day. New this year is a premium option: $60 for an Under Armour high performance long sleeve 1/4 zip jacket. Also, teams of 10 or more will receive a $5 discount.