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Frederick Running Festival
Frederick Running Festival is a half marathon and 5K event held in Frederick, Maryland. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, May 2, 2027. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 2, 2027
- Location
- Frederick, MD
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, May 2, 2027
- Location
- Frederick, Maryland
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling Hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- frederickrunningfestival.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail
- Typical race-day weather
- about 62°F at the start, 98% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026)
About the Frederick Running Festival
A two-day festival in Frederick anchored by a Sunday half marathon and team relay, with a Saturday 5K and Kids Fun Run. The flat out-and-back course starts and finishes at the Frederick Fairgrounds.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; one of the largest spring half marathons in Maryland; produced by Corrigan Sports
- Notes
- Growing regional race
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Frederick Running Festival: common questions
- When is the Frederick Running Festival?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, May 2, 2027.
- Where is the Frederick Running Festival held?
- In Frederick, Maryland.
- What distances does the Frederick Running Festival offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Frederick Running Festival?
- About 5,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Frederick Running Festival?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Frederick Running Festival?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the Frederick Running Festival start?
- 7:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Frederick Running Festival?
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Frederick Running Festival?
- about 62°F at the start, 98% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026).
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