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Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival
Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival is a half marathon and 5K event held in Cumberland, Maryland. It was last held on August 30, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Cumberland, MD
Race details
- Last held
- August 30, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Cumberland, Maryland
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- facebook.com
About the Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival
Howard's Run Festival is a charity race to benefit the Allegany County Animal Shelter. Starting in 2015, the event has raised over $40,000 for Maryland's first municipal no-kill shelter. The event is managed by Sharon Everett and Ray Hunt. The festival consists of two events held the 1st Sunday in September, an out and back half marathon starting and finishing at the Canal Place stage. The second event, an out and back 5K event, also starts and finishing at the Canal Place stage area and starts…
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Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival: common questions
- When is the Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival held?
- In Cumberland, Maryland.
- What distances does the Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How do I register for the Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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