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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

14 - Lucky Leprechaun 10K/5K and 1K Fun Run

29 - Mission 10 Miler/Mission 1 Mile Fun Run Cancelled

 

  • April

4 - Crooked Compass Adventure Trek Virtual Race, course will be up through April 5

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

18 - Makin' Hay 10K Now a Virtual Race

18 - Whiskers and Hoofs 5K Trail Run 

18 - Radiothon 5K 106.9 Eagle - at Harry Grove Stadium Postponed - Date TBD

19 - Titans on the Run 5K Postponed, Date TBD

  • May

2 & 3 - Frederick Running Festival Postponed, Date July 25-26

9 - Be Kind to Your Mind Event cancelled, will be back in 2021

17 - Run for The Books 5K

  • June

13 - Potomac Street Mile

 - YMCA Kids Triathlon 

 6 - Girls on the Run

14 - 6th Annual Fast and Furriest 5K/1M

 - 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

25-26 Frederick Running Festival

  • 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

13 - Gateway to the Cure Covered Bridge 5K

 - Frederick Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon

 - Run (or Walk) for Shelter

 - Free Kids One-Mile Fun Run at FCC

27 - Linganore Winecellars Cross Country Classic

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

26 - Light The Night Walk

 - 5K on the Runway

 - BCES Bobcat Community 5K Run/Walk

  • October

10 - Pink Ribbon 5k

10 - Flying Dog's Sprint For Spat

 - Outrun Cancer 3K and Field Day

11 - Rick's Trail Run Ultra Challenge

12 - Fighter Run 5K (3rd Annual)

17 - 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

 - 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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