Friends 10K - 5K and Fun Run/Walk
- Date Sun 1st November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Thurmont, Maryland
- Price $10.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Friends 10K, 5K, and Fun Run/Walk event on Sunday, November 1, 2026! Set against the stunning backdrop of Cunningham Falls State Park, participants can soak in the vibrant fall colors while challenging themselves on two exciting race distances. The 10K race features a demanding double-loop of the paved 5K course, perfect for seasoned runners looking for a test of endurance. If you're looking for a lighter option, the 5K offers a rolling route among the beautiful autumn scenery, while families can enjoy the untimed 1.4-mile Fun Run/Walk, designed for all ages.
The races kick off at 9 AM, and all registration fees are included in the price—so be sure to secure your spot before registration closes at 9 PM on October 31. With the end of Daylight Saving Time falling on race day, you'll have an extra hour to rest and prepare! Gather your friends and family for a day of fun, fitness, and community, all while supporting the Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy a spirited day outdoors!
The races kick off at 9 AM, and all registration fees are included in the price—so be sure to secure your spot before registration closes at 9 PM on October 31. With the end of Daylight Saving Time falling on race day, you'll have an extra hour to rest and prepare! Gather your friends and family for a day of fun, fitness, and community, all while supporting the Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy a spirited day outdoors!
Organiser's Description
5K: PAVED, ROLLING 5K AMONG THE FALL COLORS IN CUNNINGHAM FALLS STATE PARK. INCLUDES "THE HILL". 5K MAP [https://www.strava.com/activities/15823298970?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=social&share_sig=6FE4ADC41757987503&_branch_match_id=1460195532000012465&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLy4pSixL1EssKNDLyczL1o9KLPFPL%2FbK9AhPsq8rSk1LLSrKzEuPTyrKLy9OLbJ1TUlPBQDLbJoaOwAAAA%3D%3D]
10K: CHALLENGING DOUBLE-LOOP OF THE PAVED 5K COURSE. AMONG THE FALL COLORS AND CRISP AIR IN CUNNINGHAM FALLS STATE PARK. 10K MAP [https://strava.app.link/Pt9bJCriHWb]
THE FUN RUN / WALK IS AN UNTIMED 1.4-MILE FAMILY-FRIENDLY STROLL ON THE PAVEMENT IN CUNNINGHAM FALLS PARK.
NEW: VIEW THE GOOGLE RACE COURSE MAP (INCLUDES PARKING, RESTROOMS, MILEPOSTS) HERE [https://www.google.com/maps/@39.6213069,-77.4675724,17z/data=!4m2!6m1!1s1GK1IeGGGXJFukYkna914lk2Yzlwyf1Y?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
THE RACES START AT 9 AM. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1.
ALL FEES ARE EMBEDDED INTO THE REGISTRATION PRICE.
BE ADVISED, REGISTRATION ENDS AT 9 PM ON OCTOBER 31. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
REMINDER: SAVINGS TIME ENDS SUNDAY AT 2 AM. "FALL BACK"...MORE TIME TO REST AND PREPARE BEFORE THE RACE.
DIRECTIONS FROM US 15 IN THURMONT: TAKE MD 77 WEST 3 MILES, THEN TURN LEFT ON TO CATOCTIN HOLLOW ROAD. PROCEED 1.3 MILES, THEN TURN RIGHT ON TO WILLIAM HOUCK DRIVE. JUST AFTER THE ENTRANCE STATION ON WILLIAM HOUCK DRIVE, TURN RIGHT INTO THE LARGE PARKING AREA (SOUTH BEACH CIRCLE) AND FOLLOW GUIDANCE FOR YOUR PARKING SPOT.
14274 WILLIAM HOUCK DRIVE.
LAT/LONG: 39.6265, -77.4632
THE RACE IS NOT AT 14039 CATOCTIN HOLLOW ROAD AND IT IS NOT AT THE MANOR AREA. IT IS IN THE WILLIAM HOUCK (LAKE) AREA.
PACKET PICK UPS:
SAT OCT 31 / HALLOWEEN. CHARM CITY RUN, 925 W. 7TH STREET, FREDERICK, MD 21702 (301) 620-8552.
SUN NOV. 1, (RACE DAY MORNING) 8:00 - 8:45 AM, IN THE WILLIAM HOUCK AREA, 200' FROM THE START LINE, SOUTH BEACH CIRCLE PARKING AREA. COORDINATES: 39.6270, -77.4628
10 K ON STRAVA [https://strava.app.link/Pt9bJCriHWb]
5 K ON STRAVA [https://strava.app.link/ZatOgsJiHWb]
EVENT RECORDS:
5K MALE: ZACHARY NEWMAN: 17:33
5K FEMALE: HELENA RACHTAN 21:54
10K MALE: DANIEL LEMEN 35:18
10K FEMALE: ERIN SNYDER 41:27
Proceeds benefit the Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks www.cunninghamgambrill.org a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to support and enhance the programs and recreational offerings of Maryland's Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks through charitable contributions and in-kind donations.
10K: CHALLENGING DOUBLE-LOOP OF THE PAVED 5K COURSE. AMONG THE FALL COLORS AND CRISP AIR IN CUNNINGHAM FALLS STATE PARK. 10K MAP [https://strava.app.link/Pt9bJCriHWb]
THE FUN RUN / WALK IS AN UNTIMED 1.4-MILE FAMILY-FRIENDLY STROLL ON THE PAVEMENT IN CUNNINGHAM FALLS PARK.
NEW: VIEW THE GOOGLE RACE COURSE MAP (INCLUDES PARKING, RESTROOMS, MILEPOSTS) HERE [https://www.google.com/maps/@39.6213069,-77.4675724,17z/data=!4m2!6m1!1s1GK1IeGGGXJFukYkna914lk2Yzlwyf1Y?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
THE RACES START AT 9 AM. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1.
ALL FEES ARE EMBEDDED INTO THE REGISTRATION PRICE.
BE ADVISED, REGISTRATION ENDS AT 9 PM ON OCTOBER 31. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
REMINDER: SAVINGS TIME ENDS SUNDAY AT 2 AM. "FALL BACK"...MORE TIME TO REST AND PREPARE BEFORE THE RACE.
DIRECTIONS FROM US 15 IN THURMONT: TAKE MD 77 WEST 3 MILES, THEN TURN LEFT ON TO CATOCTIN HOLLOW ROAD. PROCEED 1.3 MILES, THEN TURN RIGHT ON TO WILLIAM HOUCK DRIVE. JUST AFTER THE ENTRANCE STATION ON WILLIAM HOUCK DRIVE, TURN RIGHT INTO THE LARGE PARKING AREA (SOUTH BEACH CIRCLE) AND FOLLOW GUIDANCE FOR YOUR PARKING SPOT.
14274 WILLIAM HOUCK DRIVE.
LAT/LONG: 39.6265, -77.4632
THE RACE IS NOT AT 14039 CATOCTIN HOLLOW ROAD AND IT IS NOT AT THE MANOR AREA. IT IS IN THE WILLIAM HOUCK (LAKE) AREA.
PACKET PICK UPS:
SAT OCT 31 / HALLOWEEN. CHARM CITY RUN, 925 W. 7TH STREET, FREDERICK, MD 21702 (301) 620-8552.
SUN NOV. 1, (RACE DAY MORNING) 8:00 - 8:45 AM, IN THE WILLIAM HOUCK AREA, 200' FROM THE START LINE, SOUTH BEACH CIRCLE PARKING AREA. COORDINATES: 39.6270, -77.4628
10 K ON STRAVA [https://strava.app.link/Pt9bJCriHWb]
5 K ON STRAVA [https://strava.app.link/ZatOgsJiHWb]
EVENT RECORDS:
5K MALE: ZACHARY NEWMAN: 17:33
5K FEMALE: HELENA RACHTAN 21:54
10K MALE: DANIEL LEMEN 35:18
10K FEMALE: ERIN SNYDER 41:27
Proceeds benefit the Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks www.cunninghamgambrill.org a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to support and enhance the programs and recreational offerings of Maryland's Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks through charitable contributions and in-kind donations.
Races
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5k
Incl. Technical T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$10.00
CLOSEDAll fees included in price listed. -
10k
Incl. Technical T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$10.00
CLOSEDAll fees included in price listed. -
Fun Run / Walk
Sun 1st November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$10.00
CLOSEDPaved, un-timed and family-friendly stroll near the lake in Cunningham Falls Park during the peak of autumn foliage
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14274 William Houck Drive, William Houck (Lake) Area, Cunningham Falls State Park, 39.6265, -77.4632, Thurmont, 21788, MD, United States
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