Run for MWS 5K
Run for MWS 5K is a running race on October 11, 2026 in Frederick, MD, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
- Date
- October 11, 2026 (80 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Welcome to the Second Annual Mid-Atlantic Region RUN for MWS! Since 2020 MWS Families around the globe have come together annually each October to RUN for MWS and fundraise for the MWS Foundation. The funds raised provide resources to aid the four pillars of the MWS Foundation mission - Support, Awareness, Education, Research.
Come join us on Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Frederick, Maryland for this second annual regional race. All registrants will receive a Run for MWS: Mid-Atlantic Region race t-shirt and will have their name added for an opportunity to win additional great prizes!
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
71°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Frederick Police Brks, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Frederick, MD
Population
80,617
as of 2023
City Elevation
329 ft
Nearest Airport
HGR
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field · 26 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 33 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run for MWS 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Running races near Frederick, MD
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Less than a mile away
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Less than a mile away
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1K · 5K · From $25 · Baker Park
Less than a mile away
Candy Cane Dash
1K · 5K · From $15 · 121 North Bentz St
5 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Frederick than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Run for MWS 5K
Oct 11, 2026