Friday Night Cross Country Summer Series
- Date
- June 19 – August 7, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · Other
From the Organizer
There will be 4 races this year and they will all start at 7pm. Howard (6/19 3 miles), Wilde Lake (7/17 3 miles), River Hill (7/24 3 miles), Reservoir (8/7 2 miles).
Run 3 of the 4 to get a shirt.
Pre-register on this site and then pay your $5 cash entry fee and get your bib race day. If you sign up and do not come, please log in and cancel your registration.
We are also collecting items for Grassroots Crisis Intervention, and their current needs list can be found at this link: Current Needs - Grassroots Crisis Intervention
6/19/26 7pm Howard High School - 8700 Old Annapolis Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
7/17/26 7pm Wilde Lake High School - 5460 Trumpeter Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
7/24/26 7pm River Hill High School - 12101 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029
8/7/26 7pm Reservoir High School - 11550 Scaggsville Rd, Fulton, MD 20759
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Friday, 6/19
High
83°
Low
62°
Slight chance rain showers then mostly sunny
Race Day 2
Saturday, 6/20
High
82°
Low
62°
Sunny
Race Day 3
Sunday, 6/21
High
85°
Low
64°
Sunny
Race Day 4
Monday, 6/22
High
84°
Low
64°
Showers and thunderstorms likely
Race Day 5
Tuesday, 6/23
High
82°
Low
63°
Slight chance rain showers
Host City
About Ellicott City, MD
City Elevation
484 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Friday Night Cross Country Summer Series, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
2
Days to train
- Race
- Friday Night Cross Country Summer Series
- Date
- June 19 – August 7, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Friday Night Cross Country Summer Series?
- Friday Night Cross Country Summer Series is a running race held in Ellicott City, Maryland on June 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Friday Night Cross Country Summer Series?
- Friday, June 19, 2026 in Ellicott City, Maryland at 8700 Old Annapolis Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Friday Night Cross Country Summer Series?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Friday Night Cross Country Summer Series
Jun 19, 2026