Headless Horseman Fun Run & 5K - Frederick
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Headless Horseman Fun Run & 5K - Frederick
The West Frederick Middle and Frederick High School PTSAs present a family-oriented fun run and 5K in Frederick, Maryland. Proceeds will be divided equally between the two school communities and used to support student activities or teacher grants.
Distances:
- 1K Fun Run
- 5K with age divisions for 12 and under, 13 to 64, and 65 and up
Registration fees vary by event and age group: the 1K fee is $20, 5K fees are $30 for ages 12 and under, $35 for ages 13 to 64, and $30 for ages 65 and up. A deadline of 10/04/26 is noted for guaranteeing a T-shirt.
Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the event in front of Frederick High School, with additional pickup available on race day. The 5K course winds through Baker Park and nearby neighborhoods. The Fun Run starts and finishes at the bandshell and remains within Baker Park between Bentz Street and College Avenue.
Costumes are encouraged and costume contests will be held in categories such as Best Overall, Scariest, Funniest, Most Creative, Best Headless Horseman or Sleepy Hollow, Best Family or Group, and Best Kids Costume. The event will also collect gently used running shoes for the Stride Forward Youth Program, a student-run nonprofit that donates shoes to student athletes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
