Howard's Half Marathon
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Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival
Howard's Run Festival is a charity running event in Cumberland, Maryland, that benefits the Allegany County Animal Shelter. The event began in 2015 and has raised over $40,000 for Maryland's first municipal no-kill shelter. The festival is based at the Canal Place stage area, 13 Canal St, Cumberland, MD 21502.
The festival includes two out-and-back races that start and finish at the Canal Place stage. Distances offered:
- 13.1 Miles out-and-back half marathon
- 3.1 Miles out-and-back 5K
Registration information for the 2026 edition: registration opens March 1, 2026 and closes April 30, 2026. Registration fees listed are $45.00 for the half marathon and $25.00 for the 5K. The event is organized as a charity festival to support the local animal shelter and to raise funds for its no-kill operations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
