Upcoming Races in Frederick

Endurance Grid lists 10 races in Frederick, Maryland, from October 2026 to May 2027.

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Sport

Racing in Frederick

The Frederick race calendar is busiest in May, October, and November. Every race here is a running event, so there's usually one near you. You'll see distances like 5K, 1K, 10 Mile, 10K, and 1 Mile, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

80,617

as of 2023

City Elevation

329 ft

Nearest Airport

HGR

Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Frederick, MD

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10 races in Frederick

October 2026 Frederick, Maryland Races

3 upcoming races in Frederick, Maryland in October.

Oct

Sun

Running

Run for MWS 5K

Monocacy Village Park, Frederick, MD

Avg 71° / 49°·329 ft city elevation

Avg 71° / 49°329 ft city elevation

Oct

Sun

Running

Pink Ribbon 5K

Hood College, Frederick, MD

Avg 68° / 46°·329 ft city elevation

Avg 68° / 46°329 ft city elevation

Oct

Sun

Running

HEADLESS HORSEMAN FUN RUN & 5K

121 N Bentz St., Frederick, MD

1K · 5K

Avg 65° / 44°·329 ft city elevation

Avg 65° / 44°329 ft city elevation

November 2026 Frederick, Maryland Races

2 upcoming races in Frederick, Maryland in November.

Nov

Sun

Running

test raceday scoring

Frederick Community College, Frederick, MD

10 Mile

Avg 62° / 42°·329 ft city elevation

Avg 62° / 42°329 ft city elevation

Nov

Thu

Running

Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot in Frederick

Baker Park, Frederick, MD

1K · 5K

Avg 53° / 35°·329 ft city elevation

Avg 53° / 35°329 ft city elevation

December 2026 Frederick, Maryland Races

2 upcoming races in Frederick, Maryland in December.

Dec

Sat

Running

Candy Cane Dash

121 North Bentz St, Frederick, MD

1K · 5K

Avg 50° / 33°·329 ft city elevation

Avg 50° / 33°329 ft city elevation

Dec

11–13

Fri–Sun

Running

2026 YMCA Santa Run 5K/10K and One Mile Elf Run/Walk

Monocacy Village Park, Frederick, MD

1 Mile · 5K · 10K

Avg 48° / 32°·329 ft city elevation

Avg 48° / 32°329 ft city elevation

May 2027 Frederick, Maryland Races

3 upcoming races in Frederick, Maryland in May.

May

1–2

Sat–Sun

Running

Frederick Running Festival

Frederick Fairgrounds, Frederick, MD

5K · Half Marathon

Avg 74° / 50°·329 ft city elevation

Avg 74° / 50°329 ft city elevation

May

Sat

Running

The Bettie Jane Cancer Foundation 5K Run/Walk

Riverside Park, Frederick, MD

Avg 76° / 53°·329 ft city elevation

Avg 76° / 53°329 ft city elevation

May

Mon

Running

Panda 5K & 1K Fun Run

21 N Bentz St., Frederick, MD

1K · 5K

Avg 81° / 59°·329 ft city elevation

Avg 81° / 59°329 ft city elevation

Races near Frederick

Jun

Sat

Running

Frederick Summer Solstice 8K

5 miles away79 W Frederick St, Walkersville, MD

1 Mile · 8K / 5 Mile

Avg 85° / 63°·320 ft city elevation

Avg 85° / 63°320 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

FSRC Chip Timing Practice 5Kish

5 miles away5575 Broadmoor Ter N, Ijamsville, MD

Avg 69° / 47°

May

Sat

Running

Deer Dash 5K and Fun Run

6 miles away10601 Finn Drive, New Market, MD

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 76° / 53°

Apr

Sat

Running

SMHS Makin' Hay 10K & 5K

8 miles awayCatoctin Creek Park and Nature Center, Middletown, MD

5K · 10K

Avg 70° / 45°·536 ft city elevation

Avg 70° / 45°536 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Run Friends Run 5k & Pet-Friendly Fun Run

10 miles away3232 Green Valley Rd, Ijamsville, MD

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 57° / 39°

Jan

Sat

Adventure

Winter Warm-Up Adventure Race

13 miles away13002 C Mink Farm Rd, MD, Thurmont, MD

Avg 39° / 23°·449 ft city elevation

Avg 39° / 23°449 ft city elevation

Oct

Sun

RunningTrail Running

Rick O'Donnell Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run and Ultra Challenge

13 miles awayMilkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm, Mount Airy, MD

8K / 5 Mile

Avg 66° / 48°·658 ft city elevation

Avg 66° / 48°658 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

Linganore Haunted Wine Run 5k

13 miles awayLinganore Winecellars, Mt. Airy, MD

Avg 62° / 44°·658 ft city elevation

Avg 62° / 44°658 ft city elevation

Nov

Sun

Running

Run Through the Grapevine

13 miles away3601 Glissans Mill Rd, Mount Airy, MD

8K / 5 Mile

Avg 56° / 38°·658 ft city elevation

Avg 56° / 38°658 ft city elevation

Apr

Sun

Running

Spring Hops

13 miles away3601 Glissans Mill Rd, Mount Airy, MD

Avg 65° / 44°·658 ft city elevation

Avg 65° / 44°658 ft city elevation

Nov

Sun

Running

Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks 10K-5K and Fun Run/Walk

13 miles away14274 William Houck Drive, Thurmont, MD

Avg 60° / 40°·449 ft city elevation

Avg 60° / 40°449 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Big Cork Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k

13 miles awayBig Cork Vineyards, Rohrersville, MD

Avg 56° / 32°·836 ft city elevation

Avg 56° / 32°836 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Frederick, Maryland?

Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 10 upcoming races in Frederick, Maryland, spanning 1 sport.

What kinds of races are held in Frederick?

Frederick hosts running races.

Is there a race season in Frederick?

Races in Frederick run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in May and October.

What race distances can you find in Frederick?

Upcoming races in Frederick cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, and Half Marathon.