The 29th Annual Chestertown Tea Party Distance Classic Race and Run for Radcliffe
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Radcliffe Creek School is excited to host The 29th Annual Chestertown Tea Party Distance Classic Race and Run for Radcliffe.
As is tradition, the run will help kick off Chestertown's Annual Tea Party Festival on Saturday, May 24, 2025! Hundreds of runners and walkers are slated to take off from Chestertown's Wilmer Park and trek along a 5K or a 10-mile path throughout the beautiful Kent County countryside.
As the only K-8 school on Maryland’s Eastern Shore focused on serving students with learning differences, Radcliffe Creek School (RCS) stands out as a critical resource for families, across the State of Maryland and beyond, whose children have not found success in traditional learning environments.
When you participate in the Run for Radcliffe, you help fund scholarships for children with learning differences—such as dyslexia and ADHD—who rely on the research-backed methodologies and customized instruction that RCS provides to thrive in the classroom.
Registration is NOW OPEN and will remain open until the week of the event. Once registration closes, you will be able to register in person on:
Friday, May 23rd, 2025 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Radcliffe Creek School (201 Talbot Boulevard, Chestertown, MD 21620)
Saturday, May 24th, 2025, beginning at 6:30 am
Wilmer Park at the Race Tent (413 S Cross St, Chestertown, MD 21620)
In-person registration & morning of registration costs will be an additional $5 + associated fees.
Registration Fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Youth 5k (14 and Under)
Registration closes in 3 days 10 hours-
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$28.59
processing fees included
Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
$28.59
processing fees included
Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
$28.59
processing fees included
May 1 – May 14 -
Register Today! for Youth 5k (14 and Under)$28.59
processing fees included
Now registering May 15 – May 22 -
$30.00 – May 23 & May 24 (in-person registration)
+ any applicable fees
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5K Registration
Registration closes in 3 days 10 hours-
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$39.28
processing fees included
Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
$44.62
processing fees included
Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
$49.97
processing fees included
May 1 – May 14 -
Register Today! for 5K Registration$55.30
processing fees included
Now registering May 15 – May 22 -
$55.00 – May 23 & May 24 (in-person registration)
+ any applicable fees
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10 Mile
Registration closes in 3 days 10 hours-
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$55.30
processing fees included
Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
$60.65
processing fees included
Apr 1 – Apr 30 -
$65.99
processing fees included
May 1 – May 14 -
Register Today! for 10 Mile$71.34
processing fees included
Now registering May 15 – May 22 -
$70.00 – May 23 & May 24 (in-person registration)
+ any applicable fees
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Store - NOT A RACE REGISTRATION
Registration closes in 3 days 10 hours-
Product purchases ONLY. Does NOT include race registration. This is just for additional t-shirt sales if you are NOT running, but would like to purchase t-shirts.
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$15.00 and up
Purchase Additional T-Shirts (this is NOT a race registration)
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$15.00 and up
Purchase Additional T-Shirts (this is NOT a race registration)
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$15.00 and up
Purchase Additional T-Shirts (this is NOT a race registration)
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Register Today! for Store - NOT A RACE REGISTRATION$15.00 and up
Purchase Additional T-Shirts (this is NOT a race registration)
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Online Registration Closes In:
Event schedule
- Tue, April 1, 2025 12:00 AM - Registration Price Increases
- Thu, May 1, 2025 12:00 AM - Registration Price Increases
- Thu, May 15, 2025 12:00 AM - Registration Price Increases
- Thu, May 22, 2025 11:59 PM - Online Registration ENDS
- Fri, May 23, 2025 3:00 PM - Pre-registration packet pick-up and on-site registration (Radcliffe Creek School)
- Sat, May 24, 2025 6:30 AM - Shuttle service begins between Radcliffe Creek School & Wilmer Park
- Sat, May 24, 2025 6:30 AM - Pre-registration packet pick-up and on-site registration (Wilmer Park)
- Sat, May 24, 2025 7:45 AM - Pre-race remarks Peter Thayer, RCS Head of School
- Sat, May 24, 2025 8:00 AM - 10-mile race begins
- Sat, May 24, 2025 8:10 AM - 5K family fun run begins
- Sat, May 24, 2025 9:15 AM - 5K awards ceremony
- Sat, May 24, 2025 9:45 AM - 10-mile awards ceremony
Pre-Registration Info
Friday, May 23rd, 2025
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Pre-Registration Packet Pick-Up and On-Site Registration
Radcliffe Creek School Library - 201 Talbot Boulevard, Chestertown, MD 21620
Saturday, May 24th, 2025
6:30 am to 8:00 am
Pre-Registration Packet Pick-Up and On-Site Registration
Wilmer Park Race Tent - 413 South Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620
Event Info
6:00 am | Shuttle Service Begins Between Radcliffe Creek and Wilmer Park (the first bus will run when it's full)
6:30 am | Pre-Registration Packet Pick-Up and On-Site Registration Begins
8:00 am | 10-Mile Race Begins!
8:10 am | 5K Family Fun Run Begins!
9:15 am | 5K Awards Ceremony (approximately)
9:45 am | 10-Mile Awards Ceremony (will begin right after 5K ceremony, approximately)
Sponsors and Sponsorship
Learn more about the 2025 Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Course Map
NOTICE: No dogs are allowed due to insurance liability. Bibs are non-transferable and there are no refunds on registrations. Please reference our policies page for details.
Amenities:
- 2025 Run for Radcliffe T-Shirt
- Your own pair of RCS Sunglasses
- A FREE Sweet Treat from Kona Ice
- A Complimentary Adult Beverage at the Beer Cart (21+ only)
- Post Race Snacks (bananas, apples & granola bars)
- The "Radcliffe Kids Corner" which includes:
~ Arts & Crafts
~ Activities & Games
~ PRIZE PLINKO (where everyone is a winner!)
- Papa Smurfs BBQ Food Truck breakfast & lunch options for purchase
Award Levels
The "Young at Heart" Award
TOP Overall
Women's 5K
Women's 5K Masters 40+
Men's 5K
Men's 5K Masters 40+
Women's 10-mile
Women's 10-mile Masters 40+
Men's 10-mile
Men's 10-mile Masters 40+
Category 1: Women's 5K (Gold, Silver, and Bronze)
Ages 13 and under
Ages 14-18
Ages 19-29
Ages 30-39
Ages 40-49
Ages 50-59
Ages 60-69
Ages 70 and over
Category 2: Men's 5K (Gold, Silver, and Bronze)
Ages 13 and under
Ages 14-18
Ages 19-29
Ages 30-39
Ages 40-49
Ages 50-59
Ages 60-69
Ages 70 and over
Category 3: Women's 10-mile (Gold, Silver, and Bronze)
Ages 13 and under
Ages 14-18
Ages 19-29
Ages 30-39
Ages 40-49
Ages 50-59
Ages 60-69
Ages 70 and over
Category 4: Men's 10-mile (Gold, Silver, and Bronze)
Ages 13 and under
Ages 14-18
Ages 19-29
Ages 30-39
Ages 40-49
Ages 50-59
Ages 60-69
Ages 70 and over
Timing
R2R Timing Timing Systems will chip all times using the MYLAPS BibTag Timing System.
*Top Finisher Awards (Overall Male/Female and Overall Male/Female Masters) are scored by gun time, all other age groups are scored by chip (net) time.*
Results
Results will be posted online during the race (real time) and the final race results will be posted once the race is complete. Your bib will include a QR code that when scanned with your phone, will provide you with your race results (for PRE-REGISTERED runners only). A QR code will also be found at the timing tables that you can access the website/results. We will do our best to get these up in a timely manner. Thank you for your patience as we have experienced Wi-Fi connectivity issues in the past.
Photos
Photos will be posted on Races2Run and Radcliffe Creek School's Facebook pages after the event.
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Only ONE Available!
If you’re looking to make an impact, this is for you!
Includes all the perks of the Top Finisher Sponsorship, PLUS:
- Your organization will be featured as The Official Run for Radcliffe Sponsor with your company's logo prominently incorporated into all marketing and signage.
Includes all the perks of the Sprinter Sponsorship, PLUS:
- Top Billing on the Official Race Banner
- Logo on Sweet Treats Ticket (1 provided to each race participant)
- Complimentary Registration for 10 Participants
Includes all the perks of the Strider Sponsorship, PLUS:
- Designated tent space to distribute your promotional items
- Name and Logo featured on the sprinter Sponsors (Mile Marker 1)
- Opportunity to provide a personalized email to all Run Registrants
- Complimentary Registration for 5 Participants
Includes all the perks of the Jogger Sponsorship, PLUS:
- Your Name AND Logo on all items listed in the Jogger and Walker Sponsorships
- The Official Race Banner
- Complimentary Registration for 2 Participants
Includes all the perks of the Walker Sponsorship, PLUS:
- Your Name listed on the CTPDCR and Run for Radcliffe Event T-Shirts
- Complimentary Registration for 1 Participant
Walker Sponsorship | $250 Donation
Your Name listed on:
- CTPDCR and Run for Radcliffe Registration Website
- RCS Newsletter, Marketing Emails & Social Media Posts
- Radcliffe Creek School's Website and Press Releases featuring the Run for Radcliffe
- Recognition in the RCS Annual Report
Click here for the Corporate Sponsorship Packet for more information!
Water Stop Sponsorship | $100 Donation
Your Name listed on the:
- Signage at one of the Water Stop tables at the event
Click here for the Corporate Sponsorship Packet for more information!
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Jill Bible | $107.35 |
| 2 | Donna Coll | $107.35 |
| 3 | Bill Dower | $54.96 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Casey
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Casey Leonardi$614.93 Raised$200.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Tristan
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Tristan Coll$107.35 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Addison
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Addison Chobany$54.10 Raised$25.00 Goal |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Laura Livingston
- Phone
- 410-778-8150 x104
- Website
- Visit website
2025 Sponsors
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Sprinter Sponsor
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Strider Sponsor
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