Friends 10K - 5K and Fun Run/Walk
- Date Sun 3rd November 2024
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Thurmont, Maryland
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Friends 10K - 5K and Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, November 3, 2024! Set against the stunning backdrop of fall colors in Cunningham Falls State Park, this event offers something for everyone. Lace up your running shoes for the challenging 10K, featuring a thrilling double-loop of the paved 5K course, or opt for the scenic 5K that includes "The Hill" and showcases the park's breathtaking autumn scenery. For families and casual participants, the untimed 1.4-mile Fun Run/Walk is a perfect way to enjoy the outdoors together.
Join us bright and early as the races kick off at 9 AM. Don’t forget to register before 9 PM on November 2, as there will be no race day registration! Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a fun family outing, this event promises an unforgettable experience while supporting the Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks. Plan your visit today and be a part of this exciting community event!
Join us bright and early as the races kick off at 9 AM. Don’t forget to register before 9 PM on November 2, as there will be no race day registration! Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a fun family outing, this event promises an unforgettable experience while supporting the Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks. Plan your visit today and be a part of this exciting community event!
Organiser's Description
5K: PAVED, ROLLING 5K AMONG THE FALL COLORS IN CUNNINGHAM FALLS STATE PARK. INCLUDES "THE HILL".
10K: CHALLENGING DOUBLE-LOOP OF THE PAVED 5K COURSE. AMONG THE FALL COLORS AND CRISP AIR IN CUNNINGHAM FALLS STATE PARK.
THE FUN RUN / WALK IS AN UNTIMED 1.4-MILE FAMILY-FRIENDLY STROLL ON THE PAVEMENT IN CUNNINGHAM FALLS PARK.
THE RACES START AT 9 AM. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3.
BE ADVISED, REGISTRATION ENDS AT 9 PM ON NOVEMBER 2. 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 NOV. 2, 12-NOON - 3 PM. CHARM CITY RUN, 925 W. 7TH STREET, FREDERICK, MD 21702 (301) 620-8552.
SUN NOV. 3 (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
EVENT RECORDS: 5K MALE: ZACHARY NEWMAN: 17:33, 5K FEMALE: MICHELLE LANE 22:42, 10K MALE: TOM YINGER 40:21, 10K FEMALE: LESLIE MILLER 42:53.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE FRIENDS OF CUNNINGHAM FALLS AND GAMBRILL STATE PARKS WWW.CUNNINGHAMGAMBRILL.ORG [http://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.
THE FUN RUN / WALK IS AN UNTIMED 1.4-MILE FAMILY-FRIENDLY STROLL ON THE PAVEMENT IN CUNNINGHAM FALLS PARK.
THE RACES START AT 9 AM. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3.
BE ADVISED, REGISTRATION ENDS AT 9 PM ON NOVEMBER 2. 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 NOV. 2, 12-NOON - 3 PM. CHARM CITY RUN, 925 W. 7TH STREET, FREDERICK, MD 21702 (301) 620-8552.
SUN NOV. 3 (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
EVENT RECORDS: 5K MALE: ZACHARY NEWMAN: 17:33, 5K FEMALE: MICHELLE LANE 22:42, 10K MALE: TOM YINGER 40:21, 10K FEMALE: LESLIE MILLER 42:53.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE FRIENDS OF CUNNINGHAM FALLS AND GAMBRILL STATE PARKS WWW.CUNNINGHAMGAMBRILL.ORG [http://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. $3.10 Fee & Technical T-Shirt
Sun 3rd November 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
CLOSED -
10k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Technical T-Shirt
Sun 3rd November 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
CLOSED -
Fun Run / Walk
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sun 3rd November 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$11.60
CLOSEDPaved, un-timed and family-friendly stroll near the lake in Cunningham Falls Park during the peak of autumn foliage -
5K - No Tech Shirt
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sun 3rd November 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
CLOSED -
10K - No Tech Shirt
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sun 3rd November 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
CLOSED
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