Frederick Running Festival Preview Run
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Event summary
The Frederick Running Festival Preview Run is scheduled for April 18, 2026 in Frederick, MD. The event is organized by the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club in coordination with Corrigan Sports Enterprises. It is a supported on-course training run that previews much of the festival course and passes through Historic Downtown Frederick. The run is free and open to the public. The distance is 12-mile.
Logistics and support
The run starts and finishes at the Frederick Visitor Center, 151 East St, Frederick, MD. Participants are asked to park in the lot next to the Visitor Center but not in designated visitor spots; a parking ramp is available across the street if the lot fills. The group run is casual, not timed, and is held on open roads - participants must obey all traffic laws. Runners are asked to use sidewalks where available and to run against traffic if they enter the roadway for better visibility. The Steeplechasers will provide turn-by-turn directions and a mid-course water stop. Charm City Run Frederick will provide post-run refreshments and breakfast at their store. Organizers advise bringing personal water and energy supplements as needed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.