Frederick Running Festival Preview Run, hosted by FSRC

  • Date Sat 18th April 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Frederick, Maryland
  • Price Free
  • Races 1 race

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Frederick Running Festival Preview Run on Saturday, April 18, 2026! This exciting event will take place in the charming town of Thurmont, Frederick, offering a fantastic opportunity to prepare for race day with a 12-mile supported training run. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this free event is open to the public and welcomes participants of all abilities and paces.

Participants will be guided along a scenic route that showcases the beautiful Historic Downtown Frederick, with turn-by-turn directions provided, along with a mid-course water stop to keep you hydrated. After the run, enjoy post-run refreshments and breakfast courtesy of Charm City Run Frederick. Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow runners, explore the local area, and get ready for an unforgettable race experience!

Organiser's Description

In coordination with Corrigan Sports Enterprises, Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club (FSRC or Steeplechasers) is hosting a supported on-course training run to help you prepare for race day, preview much of the course, and check out Historic Downtown Frederick. This is a 12 mile supported on course training run two weeks prior to race day. The run is FREE and open to the public.

The Route: FRF 12 Mile Training Turn by Turn
RIGHT on East St
(.6 miles) RIGHT on Monocacy Blvd (turns into New Design Rd)
(1.5) RIGHT on Stadium Dr. (to end)
(2) LEFT on Market St
(2.7) LEFT on Church St (to end)
(2.9) LEFT on Bentz St
IMMEDIATE RIGHT on Carroll Pkwy
(3.5) Enter Frederick High School veer right to stay on Carroll Pkwy.
(3.9) LEFT on Kline Blvd
(4.3) RIGHT on Fairview Ave
(5.0) RIGHT on 2nd Street
(5.8 ) LEFT on Bentz St (water @corner of Bentz & Rockwell)
(6.0) LEFT on Dill Ave (turns into Rosemont)
(6.6) RIGHT on Fairview Ave (turns into 13th St)
(7.8 ) LEFT on Market St
(8.1) RIGHT on 16th St (to end)
(8.9) RIGHT on Shifferstadt Blvd (straight onto Monocacy Blvd)
(10.4) RIGHT at Stop Sign on Hughes Ford/Monroe Ave (to end)
(11.1) RIGHT on Patrick St
(11.8 ) LEFT on East St (back to start)

The Frederick Visitor Center will have plenty of information on Frederick, the nicest bathrooms in town, as well as a spot to warm up after the run. Please park in the lot next to the Visitors Center but dont park in their designated visitor spots. If we run out of spaces in the Visitor Center lot, theres a parking ramp across the street.

This is a casual group run that is NOT timed or held on a closed course. Runners of all abilities and paces are welcome, but must obey all traffic laws. We ask that you run on sidewalks where available and against traffic if you must enter the roadway for best visibility and safety. RUN AT YOUR OWN RISK.

The Steeplechasers will provide turn by turn directions and a mid-course water stop. Our friends at Charm City Run Frederick will provide post-run refreshments and breakfast at the store afterwards. We suggest you bring your own water and other energy supplements if you will need them. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Wed love to answer questions about any restaurants, cafes, breweries, pubs, or shops that you see along the way.

If you would like more information or would like to join the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club, please go to steeplechasers.org [https://steeplechasers.org]

Races

  • Preview Run

    Sat 18th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    Free

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Location

Frederick Visitor Center, 151 East St, Frederick, 21701, MD, United States

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