Frederick Summer Solstice 8K

Free for FSRC Members

Our low-key races are free for Steeplechaser members, so YAY! But for this race, you have to bring a pie. Homemade, store-bought - it doesn't matter.

You must be a club member on race day in order to get free race entry.

• If you’re not a club member, you can join at https://runsignup.com/fsrc.

• To look up your membership by name and/or email and to renew see: https://runsignup.com/fsrc and click Membership Lookup. If your membership has expired, click the Renew Now button next to your most recent membership. We have no idea why they have Renew Now next to older memberships, so please click the right one.

• If you think you are a paid member of the club and you still can't register, please check that the spelling of your name and your birthday match the information in your RunSignup profile.

• If this still doesn't offer the ability to register for the race for free, email [email protected] for assistance.

Finally - if you currently have an individual membership and would like to upgrade to "Two-In-Household" or "Family" membership in order to get the free race entry for family members, contact our membership committee at [email protected].

Race Day Registration

You may sign up on race day, but you'll need to do it online on your own device. We will not have paper forms or registration kiosks. Cell service is poor at the race site, so please register before you arrive.

Course Description

The course is a paved beautiful, but hilly country road in northern Frederick County.

Course map

Prizes

The top men and ladies get their choice of pies while the rest of us choose in order of finish time.

Disclaimer/Amenities

This is a low-budget but fun event that we’ve done over and over again to fill in gaps in the running schedule (“pie filler” Get it?). The race is adequately marked, measured, and timed, but there is minimal aid (one water station you pass twice with just water that could be self-serve if no one shows up to help). There is no traffic control (but there’s very little traffic out there).

As always, everyone runs at their own risk (not a race for pre-teen children to run on their own).

Come out, have a great run, and share some pie!

Logistics

The race will be chip timed, but still please make sure that you stay in order as you cross the finish line where volunteers will scan your bib -- we do this as a backup to resolve any missed chip reads which might occur.

Join us for the 37th annual Frederick Women's Distance Festival!

The Frederick Steeplechasers are bringing this exciting event back to Frederick Community College in 2026!

As with all Steeplechaser races, we will pay your processing fee. The registration fee you see is exactly what you'll pay! No sneaky add-on fees.

Net proceeds will again be donated to The Women's Giving Circle of Frederick County.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, see our website at https://frederickwdf.com

HISTORY

In 1979, the RRCA started the Women’s Distance Festival in response to the lack of distance running events in the Olympic Games for women. The first Women’s Distance Festival events were held on July 13, 1980, the date of the men’s marathon at the Moscow Olympics. Today, the Women’s Distance Festival celebrates the history of women’s right to participate in running events at any distance and at any age. While women’s participation in distance running nearly matches that of men, the Women’s Distance Festival continues to serve as a celebration of the determination and dedication of women runners across the country.

TEAMS

Participants of the 5k Run/Walk may optionally register as part of a team. In-person runners who are competing on a team are also eligible for individual awards.

Team Type Description Minimum Team Size

Family Any combination of mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, granddaughter, wife, partner, etc (you know who your family is!) 2

Friends Any company, civic organization, club, friends 4

Registrants who wish to participate in the team competition must provide the team name and team category during registration.

If you are registering a large team and would like to pay in a single payment, contact the race director at [email protected].

SPONSORS

Please consider supporting the event through one of our sponsorship opportunities. See www.frederickwdf.com/sponsors.

TRAINING

The Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club offers a nine-week summer training program for women in preparation for the Frederick Women's Distance Festival 5k. The coaches are excited to be able to bring our beloved women's 5k training program back this year for in-person training runs.

Registration for the training program is separate from registration for the race. Signup at: https://runsignup.com/fsrcwdf5ktraining. The training program is free for members of the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club. If you're not already a member, you will need to signup before registering for the training program.

​For more information about our training program see: https://steeplechasers.org/training/training-programs/wdf-5k-training-program/

About the Frederick Steeplechasers

The Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club has been supporting runners, hosting races, and volunteering in the Frederick community since 1975. We promote running as a fun and healthy activity, and welcome runners of all ages and abilities.

About the FSRC Grand Prix and Maryland RRCA Grand Prix

The Frederick Market Street Mile is a feature race for both the Frederick Steeplechasers Grand Prix series and the Maryland RRCA Grand Prix series.

If you are a member of a Maryland RRCA running club or DC Road Runners, please provide your club affiliation during the registration process.

🩷Join Us for the 2025 New Market STRONG 5K Fighter Run/Walk & Festival!

Sign up today for the annual New Market STRONG 5K Fighter Run/Walk and Festival, a heartfelt community event honoring the life and legacy of Karen Durbin, beloved New Market Town Clerk for over 14 years. Karen's courageous battle with breast cancer ended in November 2020, and each year, we gather to celebrate her strength, spirit, and service.

Together, we raise funds and awareness to fight breast cancer, with proceeds benefiting the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund, a local nonprofit that directly supports the Frederick Health Hospital Cancer Center.

🏃‍♀️ Walk. Run. Fight.

Join us on Sunday, October 26th as we lace up and hit the 3.1-mile course winding through the historic streets of New Market and its charming surrounding neighborhoods. This event is officially timed by Racine MultiSports, so whether you're in it to win it or just here for fun, there's a place for you at the starting line.

• All ages and fitness levels welcome

• Family- and dog-friendly! (Just keep pups on a leash 🐶)

• Race start: 9:00 AM sharp

• Check-in & same-day registration begins at 8:00 AM

👟 Rally Your Team!

Form a team in honor or support of someone impacted by breast cancer. Add a fun theme, dress up, and bring the energy—because in addition to individual prizes, we’ll be awarding:

• Most Team Members

• Most Funds Raised

• Most Spirit on Race Day!

• Let’s show up big—and show out loud—for the fight against breast cancer.

🎉 NEW This Year! Festival Fun for Everyone

After the run, stick around for the New Market Strong Festival from 10 AM to 1 PM featuring:

• 🎶 Live music

• 🛍️ Local vendors

• 🍔 Food & beverage trucks

• 👧 Family fun and more!

Free parking is available on Main Street, at the Community Park, and behind 39 W. Main.

🎽 Registration Details

• $25 through August 31st

• $30 from September 1st–October 25th

• $35 on Race Day

• Optional Race Shirt: $5

Guaranteed 2025 edition if you sign up by October 1st.

💯 100% Local Impact

This is a volunteer-run, non-profit event, and 100% of all funds raised, including donated goods and services, go directly to the cause. Thanks to your generosity, our 2024 race raised $8,118.00 for the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund—and we aim to make an even greater impact this year.

💪 Be New Market STRONG

Run. Walk. Give. Celebrate. However you show up, show up STRONG—for Karen, for your loved ones, and for the fight.