Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival
Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival is a running race on August 30, 2026 in Cumberland, MD, with entry fees from $30 to $55.
- Date
- August 30, 2026 (38 days to go)
- Location
- 13 Canal St, Cumberland, MD
- Price
- $30–$55
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Howard's Run Festival is a charity race to benefit the Allegany County Animal Shelter. Starting in 2015, the event has raised over $40,000 for Maryland's first municipal no-kill shelter. The event is managed by Sharon Everett and Ray Hunt. The festival consists of two events held the 1st Sunday in September, an out and back half marathon starting and finishing at the Canal Place stage. The second event, an out and back 5K event, also starts and finishing at the Canal Place stage area and starts shortly after the half marathon.
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
84°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cumberland 2, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cumberland, MD
City Elevation
825 ft
Nearest Airport
JST
John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport · 48 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 85 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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38
Days to train
- Race
- Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival
- Date
- August 30, 2026
- Location
- 13 Canal St, Cumberland, MD
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Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival
Aug 30, 2026