Run For Preservation

Join us for the 4th Annual Crusher Run 5K at Martin Marietta's Texas Quarry, located in Cockeysville, MD!

Martin Marietta's Texas Quarry is proud to host The Crusher Run 5K in conjunction with Maryland Transportation Builders and Materials Association and Gray & Son, Inc. for it's third year! This event will be held on the top loop of the Texas Quarry in Cockeysville, MD. This event is designed for all levels from beginners to advanced runners. Enjoy a unique race that allows you to run along the perimeter of a working rock quarry!

RACE LIMIT: 600 combined - 5K (timed) and Family Fun Run (untimed) participants.

(We will be monitoring the capacity count for safety purposes)

Start: We will have THREE separate starting times:

09:00am - Welcome & Check Presentation

09:05am - ASA (Athletes Serving Athletes)

09:10am - 5K Start (timed)

09:15am - Family Fun Run Start (untimed)

Timing: The timed 5K will be professionally chip timed using disposable bib tags on the back of the race bibs! Bibs must be worn on the front of your shirt and be visible at all times. Results will be provided by Racine Timing and will be available LIVE! We will provide a web link to results that you can share with you and your family and friends so they can follow your race on their web devices.

Event Rules/Safety: Runners must obey all race official instructions. Runner must follow the course as indicated by signage, cones, and course officials. No deviation will be allowed before, during, or after the race. Bibs must be worn on the front of your body at all times.

No BICYCLES or PETS allowed during this race due to restricted spacing.

What do I get with my registration?

• Soft cotton/poly blend race t-shirt

• Custom Race Bib

• Finisher Medal (Timed Race Participants Only)

• Food Truck Vouchers

• Custom First Place award for qualifying participants

• A unique race that goes on the top side of a working limestone quarry (quarry is not operational on race day)

• Fun family experience

POST RACE CELEBRATIONS:

• Food Trucks

• Rock Painting Tables

• Face Painting

• Raffle Competition

• Jar of Stone Counting Competition

• Vendor/Sponsor Booths

• History/Overlook location...

• Off-Site After Party @ B.C. Brewing (Bring your bib for 15% off your tab)

Held every year on Father's Day Weekend, the 5K brings the community together on GBMC’s campus in support of our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. GBMC’s NICU, one of the largest in the area, cares for more than 400 babies annually and is nationally recognized for groundbreaking research in neonatal intensive care. In 2021, GBMC opened a Special Care Nursery as an extension of the NICU for newborns who need additional support and care prior to discharge.

Presented by "The Turntable Fund" - A Positive Spin for Local Musicians

Packet pick up will be at Independent Brewing Company on Friday June 20, 2025 3pm - 8pm and Saturday June 21, 2025 at 7am - 8:30am

Lace up your running or walking shoes and invite your family and friends to join us for a unique music-filled 5K run and 1-mile walk event on the historic Ma & Pa Trail in Harford County to support The Turntable Fund, Inc. Enjoy live music performed by talented local musicians along the trail, providing a rhythmic backdrop to your run or walk. Music will keep you motivated from start to finish as we come together to support our local music community. The Turntable Fund, Inc. is a non-profit organization that offers temporary financial relief to local musicians in times of need and supports aspiring musicians through its scholarship program. Join us in making a difference!

For more information, please visit https://turntablefund.org/

The Turntable Fund, Inc. in Harford County, MD, aims to support musicians facing financial challenges when their live performances are disrupted. For many artists, live gigs are their primary source of income, making it crucial for them to have a safety net in times of need. The fund steps in when musicians are unable to work due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness, injury, or sudden show cancellations by venues.

By providing temporary financial assistance on a show by show basis, The Turntable Fund helps bridge the gap for performers, ensuring they can continue pursuing their passion without the fear of financial instability. This support is made possible through contributions from supporters and fans who understand the importance of sustaining the local music community. By coming together, individuals can make a tangible difference in the lives of these talented artists, helping to keep the regional music scene vibrant and thriving.

Through the collective effort of the community, The Turntable Fund strives to make a meaningful impact by offering relief to musicians during challenging times. By extending a helping hand, this initiative not only assists artists in need but also fosters a sense of solidarity and support within the music industry. Your contribution, no matter how small, can play a significant role in ensuring that musicians in Harford County and beyond can continue sharing their gifts with the world.

The Harford County NAACP 4th Annual Freedom 5K Run/Walk will take place on the Ma & Pa Trail at Edgely Grove Park. The race will begin at Annie's Playground, 864 Smith Lane, Fallston, MD 21047. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m., with the run/walk starting at 8:30 a.m. Swag and Medals will be given to each participant.

There will be a DJ, Food Trucks: Kona Ice, Coffee by Coffee Coffee, Divergent Donuts, Vendors, and More.

If you want to Run/Walk Virtually, please register as normal and email the race director for further information.

Early Bird Special: $20 for ages 12 and under and $40 for ages 13 and up from 4/1/2026 until 4/30/2026. Registration rates increase to $25 for ages 12 and under and $45 for ages 13 and up (5/1/2026-6/27/2026). Virtual Participants $45.

Register by June 1, 2026, to get the race swag (shirt and towel). If you register after June 1, 2026, you will not be guaranteed a shirt.