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St. Charles Running Festival

Date
September 12, 2026
Distance
10K · 5K · 10K - Charity Registration & more
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From the Organizer

A certified 10K and 5K course featuring a flat, scenic route through the developments and communities of St. Charles, Starting and finishing at the Maryland Blue Crabs' Regency Furniture Stadium.  Participants and the public will enjoy a post race party focused around the “Taste of Southern Maryland” food festival. include interactive games, music, vendors, food and drink from around St. Charles. The Festival Village is free and open to the public.

The Taste of Southern Maryland post-race party is open to the public whether you participate in the St. Charles Running Festival or not.  Everyone attending can satisfy all of their senses in one event! The Taste will offer a whole host of local restaurants and food trucks waiting to dish out their finest! You can enjoy a cold beverage while sampling zesty barbecue, gourmet pizza, delicious pasta, decadent desserts and so much more.   

The event will also feature an extensive Kids Fun Zone with inflatable games, interactive events, and more to keep the whole family entertained throughout the morning.  This is a party you won't want to miss!

Events

10K - Charity Registration9 AMRegister →
5K - Charity Registration9 AMRegister →

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

78°

Typical Low

59°

Chance of Rain

27%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Mechanicsville 5 Ne, 13 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:47 AMSunset 7:23 PMDaylight 12h 35m

Host City

About Waldorf, MD

Elevation

188 ft

Nearest Airport

DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 19 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at St. Charles Running Festival, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
St. Charles Running Festival
Date
September 12, 2026

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.

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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 St. Charles Running Festival?
St. Charles Running Festival is a running race held in Waldorf, Maryland on September 12, 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 St. Charles Running Festival?
Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Waldorf, Maryland at 11765 St Linus Dr., Waldorf, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the St. Charles Running Festival?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

St. Charles Running Festival

Sep 12, 2026

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