The Mermaid Run
Registration is now open for the 2026 Mermaid Run, scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Festival Park in Aberdeen, MD. The 5K Race starts at 8:00 am, followed by the Mermaid Mile start soon after.
The 5K Race will be professionally chip-timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing and offers a marathon-quality 5k finisher's medal and event shirt for all participants. The course is USATF Certified - Fast and FLAT! Costumes are encouraged, and we will have music and prizes!
Proceeds will benefit the Sea of Hope Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing support and assistance to families who have suffered infancy and pregnancy loss. For more information about the Sea of Hope Foundation please visit www.seaofhopefoundation.org
This event is rain or shine; no refunds will be offered due to inclement weather or other reasons.
Important Notes:
- If you cannot attend the live race and wish to have your items mailed to you, you must request prior to August 31, 2026, and a separate shipping fee will apply.
- We cannot make arrangements for in-person pickups.
- Any items not claimed or requested by August 31 will be considered a donation to the Sea of Hope Foundation.
- After 8/21/26, shirt sizes for swaps to Virtual or Mailouts cannot be guaranteed.
Check out www.themermaidrun.com for more information and past race photos, medals and more!