Frederick Running Festival

MAY
2-3
2026
A multi-race weekend at the Frederick Fairgrounds near Washington, D.C., featuring a half-marathon and two-person relay on Sunday and a 5K plus kids fun run on Saturday; 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 takes place at the Frederick Fairgrounds in Frederick, Maryland. The event is presented as a multi-race weekend near the suburbs of Washington, D.C., with all races finishing at the fairgrounds. The festival lists off-site packet pick-up in the suburbs of Maryland and a merchandise store associated with the event.

Runners can select among four primary race options across the weekend. The schedule groups the longer events on Sunday and shorter events on Saturday.

  • Half-marathon
  • 2-person team relay
  • 5K (Twilight 5K held on Saturday)
  • Kids Fun Run

The festival references combined race options such as a Nut Job Challenge that pairs the half and 5K and includes charity registration options for some races. The event page also notes community and sponsor involvement and that the festival is part of the America 250 celebration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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