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Running and Races in Frederick

Avid runners and casual joggers alike will love the scenery of Frederick's multiple running courses. Hosting the Frederick Half Marathon, Frederick Marathon, and Frederick Running Festival, it is easy to see why the Road Runners Club of America ranks Frederick as a Runner Friendly Community. Whether you are looking for a 5k, 10k, half marathon, or fun run, there is a race here for you!

Upcoming Frederick Races

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  • January

  • February

  • March

 - Break Away 5K

29 - Mission 10 Miler/Mission 1 Mile Fun Run

 

  • April

4 - Crooked Compass Adventure Trek

 - Sweet Pea Foundation 6K and Family Fun Walk

 - 8am Training Run for Frederick Half Marathon, departs from Frederick Visitor Center, 151 S. East St.

18 - Makin' Hay 10K

18 - Race Day - NYMEO Field at Harry Grove Stadium

19 - 6th Annual Fast and Furriest 5K/1M

 - Mud Dog Run

 - Around the Mount Triathlon and Running Festival

 - 3K For Kindness

  • May

2 & 3 - Frederick Running Festival

 - Run for the Books

 - Parkway Panda 5K

  • June

13 - Potomac Street Mile

 - YMCA Kids Triathlon 

 - Girls on the Run

 -  Radiothon 5K

 - Together in Teal 5K

20 - Summer Solstice 8K

 - Paws and Claws 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

- Hayden's Heroes 5K and 1K Fun Run

  • July

  • August

1 - Women's distance Festival

- I Believe in Me Back to School 5K Run and Walk

  • September

 - Catoctin Breeze Vineyard 5K - sponsored by Anytime Fitness

 - Gateway to the Cure Covered Bridge 5K

 - ThorpeWood's 5K Trail Run/Walk and 10K Trail Run

12 - Market Street Mile

 - Frederick Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon

 - Run (or Walk) for Shelter

 - Free Kids One-Mile Fun Run at FCC

 - Linganore Winecellars Cross Country Classic

 - Friends of Cunningham Falls 10K, 5K, Fun Run/Walk

 - Light The Night Walk

 - 5K on the Runway

 - BCES Bobcat Community 5K Run/Walk

  • October

 - Pink Ribbon 5k

 - Outrun Cancer 3K and Field Day

 - Fighter Run 5K (2nd Annual)

11 - Rick's Trail Run Ultra Challenge

 - Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4 Mile Run

- Headless Horseman 5K

- ESP Autumn 5k Superheroes on the Run - Fighting Through Breast Cancer

25 - Friends of Cunningham Falls 10K, 5K, Fun Run/Walk

 

  • November

 - Flying Dog Sprint for Spat

 - Educate Girls Superhero 5k

 - Roaring Lion 5k

- Sabilliasville Scenic 5k/1 mile Fun Run

 - Way Station Turkey Trot

 - Emmitsburg Turkey Trot

  • December

 

 

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