The 30th Annual Chestertown Tea Party
Distance Classic Race & Run for Radcliffe
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Radcliffe Creek School is excited to host the 30th 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 23, 2026! 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 will remain OPEN until right before the event on May 23rd. You will also be able to register in person on the day of the race (but don't wait until then - secure your spot for less AND a race shirt!)
In-Person Registration & Race Bib Pick-Up
Friday, May 22nd, 2026, from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Radcliffe Creek School (201 Talbot Boulevard, Chestertown, MD 21620)
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, beginning at 6:30 am
Wilmer Park (413 S Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620)
In-person registration & morning of registration costs will be an additional $5 + associated fees.
Lock in Your Registration Early! (Fee Schedule)
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Youth 5k Run (14 & Under)
Price changes in 13 days 11 hours-
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Register Today! for Youth 5k Run (14 & Under)$28.59
processing fees included
Now registering Jan 11 – Feb 28 -
$39.28
processing fees included
Mar 1 – Apr 30 -
$39.28
processing fees included
May 1 – May 14 -
$44.62
processing fees included
May 15 – May 23
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5K Run
Price changes in 13 days 11 hours-
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Register Today! for 5K Run$39.28
processing fees included
Now registering Jan 11 – Feb 28 -
$49.97
processing fees included
Mar 1 – Apr 30 -
$55.30
processing fees included
May 1 – May 14 -
$60.65
processing fees included
May 15 – May 23
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10-Mile Race
Price changes in 13 days 11 hours-
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Register Today! for 10-Mile Race$55.30
processing fees included
Now registering Jan 11 – Feb 28 -
$65.99
processing fees included
Mar 1 – Apr 30 -
$71.34
processing fees included
May 1 – May 14 -
$76.68
processing fees included
May 15 – May 23
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Store - NOT A RACE REGISTRATION
Price changes in 13 days 11 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 or if you would like to order additional t-shirts. Registrations come with ONE complimentary t-shirt IF ordered by the cutoff date!
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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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$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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Event schedule
- Sun, March 1, 2026 12:00 AM - Registration Price Increases
- Fri, May 1, 2026 12:00 AM - Registration Price Increases
- Fri, May 15, 2026 12:00 AM - Registration Price Increases
- Fri, May 22, 2026 3:00 PM - Pre-registration packet pick-up and on-site registration (Radcliffe Creek School)
- Sat, May 23, 2026 6:00 AM - Shuttle service begins between Radcliffe Creek School & Wilmer Park
- Sat, May 23, 2026 6:30 AM - Pre-registration packet pick-up and on-site registration (Wilmer Park)
- Sat, May 23, 2026 7:45 AM - Pre-race remarks from Dr. Jennifer Durham, RCS Head of School
- Sat, May 23, 2026 8:00 AM - 10-mile race begins
- Sat, May 23, 2026 8:10 AM - 5K family fun run begins
- Sat, May 23, 2026 9:15 AM - 5K awards ceremony
- Sat, May 23, 2026 9:45 AM - 10-mile awards ceremony
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Pre-Registration Packet Pick-Up and On-Site Registration
Radcliffe Creek School (Great Room) - 201 Talbot Boulevard, Chestertown, MD 21620
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
6:30 am to 8:00 am
Pre-Registration Packet Pick-Up and On-Site Registration
Wilmer Park - 413 South Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620
6:00 am | Shuttle Service Begins Between Radcliffe Creek and Wilmer Park (the 1st 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)
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.
- 2026 Run for Radcliffe T-Shirt
- Fun Radcliffe Swag (while supplies last)
- A FREE Sweet Treat from Kona Ice
- Complimentary Adult Beverage at the Beer Cart (21+ only)
- Post Race Snacks (bananas, granola bars, crackers, chips, and trail mix)
The "Young at Heart" Award
Awarded to the eldest runner!
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 14 and under
Ages 15-19
Ages 20-29
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 14 and under
Ages 15-19
Ages 20-29
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 14 and under
Ages 15-19
Ages 20-29
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 14 and under
Ages 15-19
Ages 20-29
Ages 30-39
Ages 40-49
Ages 50-59
Ages 60-69
Ages 70 and over
R2R 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 will be posted online during the race (in 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, which you can use to access the website/results. We will do our best to get these up promptly. Thank you for your patience, as we have sometimes experienced Wi-Fi connectivity issues in the past.
Photos will be posted on Races2Run and Radcliffe Creek School's Facebook pages after the event.
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Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | susan newton-rhodes | $267.10 |
| 2 | Bradley Hirsh | $27.48 |
| 3 | Robert Walkup | $27.48 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Laura Livingston
- Phone
- 410-778-8150 x104
- Website
- Visit website
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Total raised
10 percent of the goal has been raised
Total raised by team category
2026 Race Teams
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