Frederick Running Festival

MAY
2-3
2026
A multi-race festival at Frederick Fairgrounds offering a half marathon, a two person relay, a Twilight 5K and kids runs. Races finish at the fairgrounds and off site packet pick up and event merchandise are available.
2-3 May 2026
16 miles 13 miles 3 miles

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Frederick Running Festival

The Frederick Running Festival is a multi-race event held at the Frederick Fairgrounds in Frederick, Maryland. The festival groups several individual races under one event, and all races finish on the fairgrounds grounds in the city of Frederick.

The event offers multiple race formats:

  • Half marathon
  • Two person team relay
  • Twilight 5K
  • Kids Fun Run for ages 7 and under and ages 8 to 12

Runners can choose between the half marathon or the two person relay on one day, and the 5K plus kids runs on another day. The festival includes an off-site packet pick-up option in the Maryland suburbs. Merchandise for the event is available through an associated store. The event is listed as part of the America 250 celebration and includes community-oriented features such as charity registration options and volunteer opportunities.

Additional resources connected with the festival include race information pages for pricing, packet pick up, schedule of events, travel and accommodations, and race training. The organizer presents multiple race variations, including combined challenge options that pair the half marathon with the 5K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

16 mi
Nut Job Challenge (half & 5k)
13 mi
Half Marathon
13 mi
2 Person Team Relay
3 mi
Twilight 5k
Kids Fun Run - Kids 8 to 12
Kids Fun Run - 7 and Under
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