Frederick Summer Solstice 8K

JUN

12

2027

Annual twilight 8K in Walkersville, MD, featuring a one mile fun run, evening celebration with craft beer and live music, and fundraising for Blessings In A Backpack.

Sat 12 Jun 2027

Walkersville, Maryland

Website Registration

8 kilometers

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Frederick Summer Solstice 8K : Walkersville, MD

The Frederick Summer Solstice 8K is an annual twilight running event held in Walkersville, Maryland. The 2027 edition is the 12th annual race and is presented by the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club. The venue is the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company at 79 W. Frederick St, Walkersville, MD.

The event weekend combines road races with an evening celebration that includes craft beer and live music. Net proceeds are donated to the Frederick chapter of Blessings In A Backpack; the Steeplechasers donated $14,068 from the 2026 race and $206,126 in total donations since 2016. MedStar Health is listed as the premier sponsor.

Event options include:

8K Run
One Mile Fun Run
ASA 8k

Registration for the 2027 events opened February 15, 2027. Published entry fees list the 8K and ASA 8k at $40 and the one mile fun run at $25. The event is described as Frederick County's original 8K twilight race and is linked to the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club as organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 km

8k Run

8 km

Asa 8k

One-Mile Fun Run