Southampton 5 Miler

Southampton 5 Miler is held in Bel Air, Maryland, on November 22, 2026, with a single 5-mile road race starting at 8:00 AM. Five miles is an uncommon distance on the race calendar, sitting between the 5K and the 10K, which makes it an interesting target for runners who want something a little longer than a 5K without committing to a full 10K build.

If you are used to racing 5Ks, treat the extra distance with respect: start at a pace you could hold for a 10K and pick it up over the last two miles. Runners training for a spring half marathon can use it as a tempo-style effort inside a bigger week. For newer runners, four to six weeks of steady running with a weekly long run of 5 to 6 miles will get you to the finish comfortably. The early start means a cool morning, so a warm-up jog and a layer you can shed before the gun are worth planning.