Maryland · Half Marathon · 5K
Frederick Running Festival
Frederick Running Festival is a half marathon and 5K event held in Frederick, Maryland. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- Frederick, MD
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Frederick, Maryland
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling Hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- frederickrunningfestival.com
About the Frederick Running Festival
A two-day festival in Frederick anchored by a Sunday half marathon and team relay, with a Saturday 5K and Kids Fun Run. The flat out-and-back course starts and finishes at the Frederick Fairgrounds.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; one of the largest spring half marathons in Maryland; produced by Corrigan Sports
- Notes
- Growing regional race
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Frederick Running Festival: common questions
- When is the Frederick Running Festival?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Frederick Running Festival held?
- In Frederick, Maryland.
- What distances does the Frederick Running Festival offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Frederick Running Festival?
- About 5,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Frederick Running Festival?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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