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
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
-0.14 m
Separation
1.4%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MD16013NP · Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite858 years running
~2,818 finishers a year
growing or steady
33% returning runners
USATF certified · 3 timing sources · 9 photos
runners from 32 states
winner 1:11:51
typical high 72°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
51°
Afternoon (High)
72°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.2"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 27,882 finishers actually crossed the line across 8 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
27,882
Median time
2:10:48
Latest turnout
3,096
States
49
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
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