Frederick Running Festival

Race Date

May 2, 2026

Location

Frederick, MD

The Experience

Tucked away in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., the Frederick Running Festival is one of the hidden gems of the running community. The festival features four races, which all finish at the Frederick Fairgrounds. Runners can experience a big time race with small town charm with the added value of off-site packet pick-up in the suburbs of Maryland. Choose between a half-marathon and two-person team relay on Sunday or the 5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday. To shop our FULL merchandise store visit www.shoppesatcorrigansports.com

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Start Location

Frederick Fairgrounds, Frederick, MD, 21701

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

-0.14 m

Separation

1.4%

Also Offers

13.1 Miles3.1 MilesNut Job Challenge (Half & 5k)Kids Fun Run - 7 and UnderKids Fun Run - Kids 8 to 12Nut Job Challenge (Half & 5k) - Charity RegistrationKids Fun Run - Charity Registration

USATF Certified Course

MD16013NP · Expires 2026 · Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:53:37

13:15/mi

Winning Time

1:40:06

7:38/mi

Finishers (2025)

303

States Represented

18 / 50

Gender Split

56% Female44% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:103:50

FASTER 25%

2:29:18

MEDIAN

2:53:37

SLOWER 25%

3:20:07

Average runner age: 40

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Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

51°

Afternoon (High)

72°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.2"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

70%

Humidity

About the Organizer

Frederickrunfest

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