Head to historic Laurel, MD on Saturday, September 5, 2026, for the 14th Annual Emancipation Day 5K, offering both a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile fun walk that you can participate in person or virtually. All proceeds benefit the University of Maryland's Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology-Midtown, which serves over 3,000 patients annually across Baltimore City and the region. Registration is $25 per person and includes a custom race bib and medal, with results posted online immediately after the race and awards given on-site for overall and age group categories.