Events
5K (Ages 18+)
Youth 5K (Ages 17 and Under)
5K (Free Option for Youth 10 and Under)
Event Description
MoCo Dems 5K Fall Fun Run is organized by the MD District 15 Democratic Caucus in Montgomery County, Maryland. This is an annual 5K (3.1mile) run/walk event for adults and youth that will be held at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, MD on Sunday Sept. 27, 2026. This outdoor, fun and healthy gathering is to promote community engagement and voter participation in Montgomery County and our beautiful State of Maryland. Come on out, enjoy some great music and meet your Maryland elected officials! Don't miss out. Register to run or walk today! All athletic levels are welcome.
ARRIVE AT 9:00 AM FOR THE PEP RALLY WITH YOUR MARYLAND ELECTED OFFICIALS! HORN BLOWS TO START RACE PROMPTLY AT 10:00 am!
All registered race participants will receive a race timing bib, race t-shirt (while supplies last), and race packet (packets can be safely stored during the race event). Medals will be awarded to top finishers! Snacks will be given to all runners at the finish line! See you at the race!
Pricing
Adults - $35 (before processing fee); price increases to $40 on Sept 1st (before processing fee)
Youth - (17 years and under) - $15 (before processing fee)
Youth under 10 years of age can either
o Register as a participant and run with an adult, or
o Race at no charge with an adult but will not receive a t-shirt, race bib or race packet
Registration Information
Registration is online only. Online registration closes on Sun. Sept. 27 at 9:00 am. We urge you to register online in advance to guarantee your timely arrival to the venue, and bib and packet pickup before the 10:00 am race start time. Registered participants will receive a race timing bib and race t-shirt (while supplies last). Youth registration is available for kids up to 17 years old.
Event Parking
Parking is available at the race venue. Please follow signs to the Visitor Parking Lot. After parking your car, follow signs to the race registration and race start location.
Course Map
Race Day Schedule
Sunday September 27 at Agricultural History Farm Park, Derwood, MD
8:15 – 9:45 am – Race Bib and Packet Pick up
9:00 – 9:45 am – Pep Rally and Morning Stretch
9:45 – 9:59 – Racers line up at start of the course
10:00 am – RACE BEGINS
11:15 - 11:45 - AWARD CEREMONY
Racers can pick up post-race snacks! Water, bananas and granola bars will be available for all race participants! ENJOY!
Awards
1st, 2nd and 3rd Place finisher medals will be awarded to:
Fastest male finishers (18+)
Fastest female finisher (18+)
Fastest youth finishers (17 and under)
Good luck!
Race photos by Camley Images are available HERE!
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Event Location
Beautiful shady trail traversing a lovely farm park
Agricultural History Farm Park
18400 Muncaster Road
Derwood, MD 20855 US
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