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Hua Sports 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon
Hua Sports 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, 5K and 10K event held in Point Of Rocks, Maryland. It was last held on October 4, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Point Of Rocks, MD
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 4, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Point Of Rocks, Maryland
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, 10K
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- Very flat out-and-back on C&O Canal towpath gravel path; ~100 ft of total elevation gain for the marathon (per FindMyMarathon), no significant hills.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- huasports.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; 102 ft gain, 102 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Hua Sports 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon
The Hua Sports 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon runs an out-and-back course along the C&O Canal Towpath in Point of Rocks, Maryland, following the Potomac River on a flat, shaded gravel path. Organized by the Chinese running community of the greater Washington, D.C. area, it is USATF-certified and marathon/half courses qualify for Boston.
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Hua Sports 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon: common questions
- When is the Hua Sports 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Hua Sports 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon held?
- In Point Of Rocks, Maryland.
- What distances does the Hua Sports 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 10K.
- How many people run the Hua Sports 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Hua Sports 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Hua Sports 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $80 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Hua Sports 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Hua Sports 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon?
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; 102 ft gain, 102 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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