Howard's Half Marathon
AUG
30
2026
Howard's Run Festival is a charity race supporting the Allegany County Animal Shelter. The event features a half marathon and a 5K, both starting and finishing at the Canal Place stage in Cumberland. All proceeds benefit Maryland's first municipal no-kill shelter.
Sun 30 Aug 2026
Half Marathon
5 kilometers
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Event Overview
Howard's Run Festival is a charity event supporting the Allegany County Animal Shelter. Since its start in 2015, the festival has raised over $40,000 for this organization, which is Maryland's first municipal no-kill shelter.
Distances
The festival offers two out-and-back courses:
- Half Marathon (21.1 km)
- 5K (5 km)
Both races start and finish at the Canal Place stage in Cumberland, Maryland. The 5K begins shortly after the half marathon.
Practical Details
The event takes place on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Registration opens on March 1, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Half Marathon
Howard's Half Marathon
5 km
Howard's 5k
