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Mermaid Run 5K & Mermaid Mile

📅 August 21, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Aberdeen · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 22, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi1 mi

About

The Mermaid Run 5K & Mermaid Mile takes place at Festival Park in Aberdeen, Maryland, with a professionally timed 5K (3.1 miles) and the Mermaid Mile, both starting at 8 a.m. on August 21, 2027.

Expect themed events, music and prizes. Participants receive a medal and an event T-shirt, costumes are encouraged and the course is USATF-certified. The event supports the Sea of Hope Foundation, which helps families who have lost an infant or a baby during pregnancy through education, financial assistance and scholarships for siblings.

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