Gateway to the Cure Covered Bridge 5K
Gateway to the Cure Covered Bridge 5K is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Thurmont, MD, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Location
- 15 Eyler Road, Thurmont, MD
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
For the 11th year in a row, the Town of Thurmont is offering a challenging 5K loop course that is both interesting for avid runners as well as participants looking to complete their first 5K! Walking (and strollers!) are always welcome too!
Over the past 10 years, the Town of Thurmont has raised over 120K donated to the Patty Hurwitz Fund at FMH for breast cancer research (Pink Ribbon Frederick). Continuing in this endeavor, all money raised from the Gateway to the Cure Covered Bridge 5K will be donated to the Fund.
Each registrant will receive a personally crafted pint glass complete with the Gateway to the Cure logo. There will be before and after-race food as well. Awards go to the Top 5 Male and Female finishers regardless of age.
Come join us for a fun race and a great cause and Thurmont's premiere and only 5K racing event!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Catoctin Mtn Park, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Thurmont, MD
City Elevation
449 ft
Nearest Airport
HGR
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field · 19 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Gateway to the Cure Covered Bridge 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
73
Days to train
- Race
- Gateway to the Cure Covered Bridge 5K
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 15 Eyler Road, Thurmont, MD
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Gateway to the Cure Covered Bridge 5K
Oct 17, 2026