Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club

Catoctin 25K/50K Trail Run
2023-07-08 08:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Gambrill State Park, Frederick, MD, United States
***FSRC Grand Prix Event***

Both the 25K and 50K are Grand Prix Races. They will be scored separately and treated as 2 races.

Catoctin 50k Trail Run & Half Cat

Summer Decathlon 1000m
2023-07-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Frederick High School, 650 Carroll Parkway, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
6:30 – 1 Mile Fun Run
6:45 – Decathlon Event #6 – 1000 m
7:00 – Kids Mini Run
7:05 – Iron Runner – 4 runners, each runs 1 mile, at the end of each lap each runner does 10 reps of an exercise
Race Director – TBA

Summer Decathlon 400m and Summer Decathlon 2 Mile
2023-06-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Frederick High School, 650 Carroll Parkway, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
6:30 – 1 Mile Fun Run

6:45 – Decathlon Event #5 – 400 m

7:00 – Kids Mini Run

7:05 – Decathlon Event #2 (Makeup) – 2 Miles

Race Director – TBA

Momentous Hip Hop 5K Race
2023-06-25 08:30 - 13:00 | Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
This one is for the culture. Join us this June for the very first Momentous Hip Hop 5k Run. In our inaugural year, we’ll be celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop by making the experience all things hip hop. Enjoy the sounds from your favorite artists spun by our DJ throughout the race, take advantage of the giveaways at our expo, and of course what hip hop event would be complete without a dope after party?

The expo will host a number of physical and mental health advocates and businesses where you can learn more about mental health, the mind body connection, and improve your health and fitness!

Race registrants will receive a T-shirt, medal, and access to the expo and after-party at Nationals Park with a live DJ!

Proceeds from the Hip Hop 5K will support mental health programming, resources, and initiatives for the Black community as well as provide scholarship awards to students attending HBCU’s.

Summer Decathlon 1500m
2023-06-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Frederick High School, 650 Carroll Parkway, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
6:30 – 1 Mile Fun Run
6:45 – Decathlon Event #4 – 1500 m
7:00 – Kids Mini Run
7:05 – The Solstice Sizzler – 3600 meter predicted time run…no watches, just instinct
Race Director – TBA

Frederick Summer Solstice 8k
2023-06-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Walkersville Volunteer Fire Department Carnival Grounds, 79 W. Frederick St, Walkersville, MD, 21793, United States
** FSRC Grand Prix Event **
Join us for the Frederick Summer Solstice 8k.
This event, presented by the Frederick Steeplechasers, promises to be an exciting kickoff to a great summer in Frederick.
Net proceeds will be donated to the Frederick chapter of Blessings in a Backpack. The local chapter works in partnership with the national Blessings in a Backpack organization to provide weekend food to children who depend on the federal Free And Reduce-Price Meal program as their primary source of nutrition.

For more information, see https://frederickss8k.com

Summer Decathlon 600m
2023-06-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Frederick High School, 650 Carroll Parkway, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
6:30 – 1 Mile Fun Run
6:45 – Decathlon Event #3 – 600 m
7:00 – Kids Mini Run
7:05 – Too Many Twos! 3 runners – each runs 8 X 200 m
Race Director – TBA

Run Up To Juneteenth
2023-06-11 08:30 - 11:00 | Baltimore Peninsula / West Covington Park, 101 W. Cromwell St., Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
The first annual Run Up To Juneteenth 5K Run/1mi Walk was held in 2022 at the Baltimore Peninsula, and we’re back for 2023! We are Baltimore City’s official kickoff to the AFRAM Juneteenth celebration. Our 5K route begins in West Covington Park and spans the iconic Hanover Street Bridge, with a loop around Middle Branch Park that offers incredible views of the middle branch of the Patapsco River. As the first and only race route sanctioned to run across the Hanover Street Bridge connecting Baltimore Peninsula with the Cherry Hill neighborhood, the Run Up To Juneteenth is poised to become a Baltimore favorite. Take a look at our 2022 Sizzle Reel. Sign up via our Registration Link today!

CANCELLED/RESCHEDULED: Summer Decathlon 2 Mile
2023-06-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Frederick High School, 650 Carroll Parkway, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
6:30 – 1 Mile Fun Run
6:45 – Decathlon Event #2 – 2 mile
7:00 – Kids Mini Run
7:05 – Reverse Relay – 3 person teams – each runs 3 X 800 clockwise on the track
Race Director – TBA

Girls on the Run Spring 5K
2023-06-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD, 21701
Girls on the Run of Mid & Western Maryland celebrates the end of our spring season with our celebratory 5K event – this year, hosted at Hood College. This closing event gives program participants (girls grades 3rd-8th) of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment! Our spring 5K is not timed, non-competitive, and family friendly – we encourage all runners, aspiring runners, and walkers to celebrate and support our girls through this inspiring 5K.

Thundering Hooves Spring 5k
2023-06-03 08:00 - 14:00 | Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue, 17250 Old Frederick Rd., Mt. Airy, MD, 21771, United States
We’re back for another Spring 5K Event on our farm in Mount Airy! Come experience a race like no other at Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue! Runners will wind their way throughout our 300 acre farm with over 150+ draft horses shaking the ground beneath them as they gallop alongside you!
Race for time or stop and meet the horses up close! Make sure you stick around to grab some grub at the food trucks on site and enjoy watching our Equitainment demonstrations!
Registration is now open! https://www.thunderinghooves5k.com/

Summer Decathlon 1600m
2023-05-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Middletown High School, 200 Schoolhouse Drive, Middletown, MD, 21769, United States
6:30 – 1 Mile Fun Run
6:45 – Decathlon Event #1 – 1600 m
7:00 – Kids Mini Run
7:05 – Handicap 2 mile run – Each runner starts based upon his/her time in the 1600. The last shall be first and the first shall be last!
Race Director – Tim O’Keefe

Cow Bone 6-12-24 Hour Trail Run
2023-05-27 - 2023-05-28 | 16869 Taylors Landing Rd., Sharpsburg, MD 21782, 16869 Taylors Landing Rd, Sharpsburg, MD, 21782, United States
The Cow Bone 6-12-24 Hour Trail Run is an endurance race that takes place on a 1.5 mile marked loop on private property owned by Shepherd’s Spring Outdoor Ministries. The course features 198 feet of elevation gain and is not a technical course, with little to no rocks and almost entirely under the canopy of tree shade. The course is designed to provide a varied experience so runners are not subject to constant repetitive motion. There are no stream crossings, and there is no threat of being rained out, making it a great race for runners of all levels. Participants can choose to run for 6, 12, or 24 hours, with the goal of (1) completing as many loops… as possible or (2) achieve a personal goal within their chosen timeframe.

Grand National People Chase 5K Trail Run/Walk
2023-05-20 08:30 - 12:00 | Loch Moy Farm, 1235 Park Mills Road, Adamstown, MD, 21710, United States
The rolling, challenging 5K course will take you through the picturesque Loch Moy Farm used for over 40 equestrian competitions each year. Runners will be led out by a rider on horseback over grass before heading into wooded trails* along the Monocacy River. After emerging from the woods, runners will run along a grass field while enjoying views of Sugarloaf Mountain and riders taking their horses over cross-country jumps. The course continues crossing a short stretch (ten feet) on a gravel and paved driveway before heading on a wooded trail back to the grassy finish area. This course is spike friendly.
*Please note that some sections of the wooded trails will be single track.
Note: Strollers and wheeled devices are not allowed. Well-behaved, leashed dogs will be allowed on the course. Please be aware that your dog may encounter horses

1K Fun Run and Stick Horse Race

1K Fun Run and Stick Horse Race will be run entirely on grass. The Stick Horse Race (we provide the equine!) is open to kids 9 and under, free of charge.

Run Friends Run 5k & Pet-Friendly Fun Run
2023-05-20 08:30 - 10:00 | Friends Meeting School, 3232 Green Valley Rd, Ijamsville, MD, 21754, United States
Run Friends Run 5k is a race through the beautiful 54-acre campus of Friends Meeting School (FMS) and the surrounding neighborhood. The 5k is part cross-country (on campus) and part road race. The pet-friendly, 1-mile, untimed, fun run takes place on campus. Coordinated by FMS parent volunteers, this event celebrates the benefits of physical exercise and community, and it raises money to support the school’s academic programs and staff.
FSRC is providing finish-line timing services at this race. If you would like to volunteer to help out, please sign up here:
https://runsignup.com/fsrcraceservices/volunteer

Frederick Half Marathon
2023-05-07 07:00 - 11:00 | Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
***FSRC Grand Prix Event ***
***Equalizer Series Event ***
Please note that Grand Prix and Equalizer points will be based on the Half Marathon only, not other events taking place that weekend.

Racin’ the Basin: A TowpathGO 5k Challenge
2023-05-06 07:00 - 09:00 | C&O Canal, 205 W Potomac St, Williamsport, MD, 21795
Are you up for a challenge? Support the C&O Canal Trust and the C&O Canal National Historical Park by participating in this spring’s TowpathGO 5K Challenge, Racin’ the Basin.
This May, join the Trust and your fellow canal lovers in Williamsport, Maryland for an exciting fundraiser to support the Park. This TowpathGO 5k Challenge is open to all ages. Lace up your shoes, set your own pace, and join us on the towpath!
When: May 6, 2023 7am-9am, Come rain or shine!
Where: Cushwa Basin in Williamsport, MD
Participation Fee*:
Participants: $35
Kids Under 5: Free

Register Now!

*Your participation donation supports the work of the C&O Canal Trust. Donations are 100% tax-deductible.
Preregistration is required.

PGRC Springburst 10K & Kids One Mile Fun Run
2023-04-29 07:30 - 11:00 | Glen Dale Splash Park, 11901 Glenn Dale Blvd, Glenn Dale, MD, 20769, United States
Join the Prince George’s Running Club for our 37th annual Springburst 10K and Kids One Mile Fun Run. The race which is part of the Maryland RRCA Grand Prix race series, will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 along the WB&A Trail starting at the Glenn Dale Splash Park.

CMES Roaring Lion 5K/Fun Run
2023-04-23 08:00 - 10:00
Join us on April 23 for the 12th Annual CMES Roaring Lion 5K/Fun Run. 5K starts at 8am with the One mile Fun Run to follow around 8:45. The race will be at Carroll Manor Elementary School: 5624 Adamstown Rd. Adamstown, MD

Makin’ Hay 10K & 5K
2023-04-22 08:30 - 10:30 | Catoctin Creek Nature Center, 2929 Sumantown Rd, Middletown, MD, United States
The 10K is an FSRC Grand Prix Event.
This scenic and rolling 10K course will take you on a journey through some of the prettiest farmland in Frederick County. Spring will be ushering forth color as you run past numerous farms, along Catoctin Creek on a gravel road, and across two, historic one-lane, wooden deck bridges spanning Catoctin Creek.
The 5K has almost exactly half of the elevation gain/loss as the 10K, while utilizing, for the most part, an entirely different but ever-so-scenic course. 5-year age group awards for both races!!!

Run to the Rescue 5K
2023-04-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD, United States
The MACEM&PS Run to the Rescue 5K leaves the starting gates soon…and we want you to be there!
We’ve worked together with FCC to host our first-ever fundraising event – a 5K in honor of the brave folks who run to our rescue every day, and to benefit the students who’ll one day follow in their footsteps.
Whether you’re running to set your own personal best time, just want to walk in support, or somewhere in between (a light jog?), you’re invited!

WHEN?
April 22, 2023
Check-in Starts: 8:00 AM
Run & Walk Starts: 10:00 AM

WHERE?
Frederick Community College
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702

Wild Trail 5k/10k
2023-04-16 08:30 | Thorpewood, 12805A Mink Farm Rd, Thurmont, MD, 21788, United States
** FSRC Grand Prix Event **
*Only the 5K is a Grand Prix event*
This Steeplechaser low-key trail race is back with an exciting new course at beautiful Thorpewood in northern Frederick County.
Join us for this beginner-friendly low-key trail race at beautiful ThorpeWood in northern Frederick County. Thorpewood is .private property – so this event is your one and only chance to access this beautiful course.
Have you ever accidentally gone out for a run and showed up 5 minutes late with a slightly moldy water bottle, or *oh no* a totally mismatched running outfit?
Have you ever missed a turn and run extra *bonus* mileage during a training run or a race?
Have you ever skipped a run and shown up at the after party to celebrate?
If so, you too might be a trail runner!
If your initial response was, “No way, I don’t know the first thing about trail running!” don’t worry, we’re here to help! Click the sign-up button and we’ll walk you through it – no special shoes, gear or clothing required. Just a smile. And being “okay” with a little mud on your shoes. Join us for a wild and crazy idea – mixing running with nature!
REGISTRATION DEETS:
Our low-key races are FREE for Steeplechaser members, so YAY!
If you’re not a current member, it’s only $20 to join the club. It’s a great deal for a fun trail race, even if you don’t take advantage of the many other benefits of club membership. If you are a current member, you may need to renew if your membership is due to expire before race day. If you need to renew or join the club, please go to https://runsignup.com/fsrc to join or https://runsignup.com/Club/SearchForRenew/668 to renew, then come back here to register for the race. If you have questions about your membership, please send email to membership@sandbox.steeplechasers.org.
Register at: https://runsignup.com/wild5k10k

St. Joseph 5K and Fun Run
2023-04-15 08:30 - 11:00 | St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor, 5843 Manor Woods Road, Frederick, MD, 21703, United States
Join us in supporting this Tax Day 5K! Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to join us for a fun and rewarding event. Whether you’re an experienced runner or new to the sport, this race is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and have a great time!

Runners will be timed by chipped bibs and prizes will be awarded.

Fort Detrick 10-Mile Race
2023-04-15 08:00 - 10:00 | 1507 Porter Street, Frederick, Md 21702, 1507 Porter Street, Frederick, 21702, United States
Odom Fitness Center Roads and Grounds
$5 for runners 4 and older, Credit Card Payment Only
Register from 8:00AM – 5:00PM Monday – Friday
7:00-7:30 Same Day Registration
to register please call 301 – 619 – 2498
Trophies and Giveaways
There will be 1st and 2nd place male and female winners.

Martins Mill Covered Bridge 5 Miler
2023-04-01 08:00 - 10:30 | antrim township park, 12315 Grant Shook Rd, Greencastle, PA, 17225, United States
?Come tour our beautiful and historic course located in Antrim Township, PA.
This is the perfect way to kick-off your 2023 racing schedule.?Course: Starts and ends at Antrim Township Community Park
Awards: Awards will be given to each overall gender champion as well as each gender age group champion.
?5 Miler Age Groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and over
T-Shirts: All 5 Miler pre-registrants (by 3/16/23) are guaranteed a t-shirt.
5 Miler Cost: ($30 by 3/16/23) ($35 after 3/16/23) Be sure to register online ASAP!
Contact: richsecrest@hotmail.com
Must be present to receive T-Shirt & Awards
Rain or Shine Event
We will have an aide station on course with bottled water that runners will have to grab themselves.
Awards (overall and age-group) will be given out as they fill durning the race.
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 9:30 AM

Shamrock 5K Race
2023-03-18 08:00 - 10:00 | 1507 Porter Street, Frederick, Md 21702, 1507 Porter Street, Frederick, 21702, United States

Forest of Needwood 5 Miler
2023-03-11 13:00 - 14:30 | St. Mary’s Church, 4231 Catholic Church Road, Petersville, MD, United States
***FSRC Grand Prix Event #3***
This race is run through a historic property known as the Forest of Needwood in Petersville, just north of Brunswick, MD. The course is a scenic and rolling 5 mile loop.
The race honors the memory of Jennifer Shafer Odom, a true American hero. She gave her life in the service of our country while serving in the United States Army, in 1999. She was a Brunswick High School and West Point graduate. This race supports a scholarship fund in her honor.
Profit from the race supports our scholarship fund that has helped over 100 students with college expenses over the years, as we have given out over $12,000 to support them over the years.
Sponsored by BARC and Express Run Club.
Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Petersville/37THANNUALFORESTOFNEEDWOOD

Dark Side 8 Hour Ultra Trail Race
2023-03-11 08:00 - 16:00 | Little Bennett Campground, 23705 Frederick Rd, Clarksburg, MD, 20871, United States
As spring is officially just around the corner, the annual Dark Side 8 Hour Ultra is a timed event to get you back out on the trails in search of warmer weather. This eight-hour event explores the beautiful and gentle trails of Little Bennett Park in Montgomery County MD. The 6ish mile loop starts at the Little Bennett campground and will be primarily run on single track trails. Run 1 lap or many! The park is a local trail running favorite and we are genuinely excited to share it with you.

RRCA 10 Mile Challenge
2023-02-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Howard Community College, 10600 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD
**Grand Prix #2**
The RRCA Club Challenge is an annual race between all RRCA running clubs in Maryland and Washington DC. See the link for more details.

Breakfast Run
2023-02-11 08:00 - 11:00
Hosted by Justine Springer. There will be three route options (3, 6, 9 miles). RSVP at breakfastruns@sandbox.steeplechasers.org to get directions and to communicate what food/drink item you will be bringing.
