From the Organizer
Celebrate the Solstice and run the first race of summer as the 5k and the 10k gun goes off at 7 PM, Part of the Cumberland Valley Race Series.
Events
Weather
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
85°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shippensburg, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
5,811
as of 2023
Elevation
672 ft
Nearest Airport
HGR
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field · 26 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 76 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Solstice 5k/10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Newville Fountain Festival 5K
11 miles away
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Biglerville, PA (27)
15 miles away
Great Appalachian Valley Race: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Less than a mile away
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Biglerville, PA (31)
15 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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)
Solstice 5k/10k
Jun 21, 2026