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The 2025 Dog Days of Summer Series is Underway!

The Harford County Running Club’s Dog Days of Summer Series launched yesterday with the Bel Air Town Run, and there’s still plenty of time to join the challenge! This free summer series for HCRC members features 13 remaining events through August 31, designed to keep you motivated and connected with fellow runners during the hottest months of the year.

Join the Challenge

To complete the series, earn 9 total points through participation in events, volunteer opportunities, and our community plogging initiative. The next event is the scenic Robin Hood Road 10K on June 8.

Whether you’re training for a fall race or simply want to maintain your fitness routine with the support of our running community, this series offers something for every runner and pace.

Get All the Details

Learn everything about the series: Complete point requirements, volunteer opportunities, virtual options, and the full event calendar at runharford.com/featured-races-events/dog-days-of-summer.

View upcoming events: See all remaining Dog Days of Summer runs on our calendar at runharford.com/events/category/run/?tag=dog-days-of-summer.

Ready to beat the heat and earn your Dog Days of Summer completion? The series is waiting for you!

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Robin Hood Road 10k

Challenge yourself with the Robin Hood Road 10K, a classic out-and-back road course through the scenic countryside of Havre de Grace. This community favorite offers a great opportunity to test your endurance on a well-marked route.

Event Details

  • Distance: 10K (6.2 miles)
  • Course Type: Out-and-back on paved roads
  • Location: 2327 Sherwood Lane, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
  • Terrain: Paved roads with gentle rolling hills

Registration

Registration opens two weeks before the event.

  • HCRC Members: FREE
  • Non-Members: $5

Not a member yet? Check out all the benefits you get by joining the Harford County Running Club!

Parking & Facility Information

  • Parking: Available in the grass yard at the start/finish area
  • Family-Friendly: Course is stroller-friendly

What to Bring

  • Water bottle
  • Weather-appropriate running gear
  • Sunscreen (for sunny days)

This event welcomes runners of all paces – whether you’re aiming for a personal record or enjoying a scenic community run. Join us for this classic HCRC event!

Dog Days of Summer Series

For complete details about the Dog Days of Summer Series, including how to earn your 9 points and all participation requirements, visit the series page at https://runharford.com/featured-races-events/dog-days-of-summer/. Ready to join the challenge?

HCRC Plogging Event

Join us for our organized plogging event! This volunteer opportunity counts toward your Dog Days of Summer points while helping clean up our community.

For complete details about the Dog Days of Summer Series, including how to earn your 9 points and all participation requirements, visit the series page at https://runharford.com/featured-races-events/dog-days-of-summer/. Ready to join the challenge?

Forest Hills Run

Beat the summer heat with fellow HCRC members on this 4-mile loop course. Each Dog Days of Summer run earns you a participation point; collect 8 participation/volunteer points plus 1 plogging point to complete the series.

Distance: 4 miles
Location: Forest Lakes Elementary, 100 Osborne Pkwy, Forest Hill
Course: Loop on roads and sidewalk, stroller friendly

For complete details about the Dog Days of Summer Series, including how to earn your 9 points and all participation requirements, visit the series page at https://runharford.com/featured-races-events/dog-days-of-summer/. Ready to join the challenge?

Torch Run

Volunteer for this special event and earn points toward your Dog Days of Summer Series completion. A meaningful way to give back to the community.

For complete details about the Dog Days of Summer Series, including how to earn your 9 points and all participation requirements, visit the series page at https://runharford.com/featured-races-events/dog-days-of-summer/. Ready to join the challenge?