5K
    Road
    Charity

    21st Annual Ben Layton 5K Run/Walk

    May 16, 2026
    Salisbury, Maryland
    Rolling Course
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    Best for

    Great for beginners
    PR-friendly
    Walker-friendly
    Family-friendly
    Big local vibe
    Charity race

    About the Race

    The Ben Layton 5K is organized to help raise money for Ben's Red Swings and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, a blood cancer that Ben had. The 5k and fun walk start outside Ben's Red Swings, go through the zoo and end at Ben's Red Swings. We are also continuing to offer a virtual option 5k this year for people who are not able to join us in person. Custom designed socks are guaranteed to the first 150 entrants. Raffle prizes will be awarded on race day. The race will be held rain or shine!

    Course Profile

    Course profile data unavailable for this race.

    Course features

    Terrain
    road
    Surface
    Road
    Elevation gain
    Not measured
    Course type
    Not stated
    Field size
    Unknown
    Boston qualifier
    No
    Course map
    Not yet published
    Elevation profile
    Not measured

    Accessibility & inclusion

    Walker-friendly
    Yes
    Stroller-friendly
    No
    Dog-friendly
    No
    Kids race
    No

    Vibe & community

    charity
    Charity race.

    History & past results

    Years running
    Unknown — claim to add
    Recurrence
    Annual (assumed)

    Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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    Common questions

    How hard is the 21st Annual Ben Layton 5K Run/Walk 5K?

    We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

    What should I wear?

    Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.

    When does it sell out?

    No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

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