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Join the Frederick community for our 4th Annual St. Joseph's 5K and Fun Run hosted by St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor Catholic Church! We are excited to come together for a fun, family-friendly event that makes a lasting impact! The majority of the proceeds will go towards the restoration of the Historic Church. In addition, a portion of this years proceeds will be donated back to the Food Pantry which is housed in the basement of the historic church.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, or looking for a fun way to support a good cause, this race is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and have a great time. We were so close to reaching 200 participants last year. Help us break the 200 mark! Grab your family, friends or running buddy and come out for a great event! See you at the starting line!
Can't run? You can still help!
Volunteer on Race Day
Become a sponsor
Make a general donation to St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor (be sure to specify 2026 St. Joseph 5K and Fun Run
5K Race
REGISTER EARLY! The first 25 5K participants will be entered into a drawing to receive a $100 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card. The cost for the 5K registration for will increase from $45 to $50 after February 16th, so register now! In order to be guaranteed an official race day t-shirt, please register no later than March 20th.
For the 5K, runners will be timed with chipped bibs and prize medals will be awarded to the top three men and the top top three women in multiple age brackets. In addition, all registered runners will automatically be entered into a drawing to win awesome prizes from some of Frederick's local businesses!
1 Mile Fun Run
The cost for the Fun Run is $25. The more the merrier, though... If you sign-up with a group of 4 or more, each runner will receive a $5 discount. Bring your whole family and have a great time! All Fun Run participants (13 and under) will be awarded a Fun Run ribbon.
Donate to the St. Joseph's Food Pantry
THIS EVENT IS A FOOD DRIVE ALSO! Please bring a canned good or dry food item to donate to St. Joseph Food Pantry that is used to provide food and hope to neighbors in need. In addition to your generous donations, a portion of this years proceeds will be donated back to the Food Pantry which is housed in the basement of the historic church.
Join the Ministry Miles Challenge
Move together. Support the Pastorate. Have fun.
This year’s St. Joseph 5K & Fun Run is launching the Ministry Miles Challenge—a friendly competition inviting parish ministries to form teams and participate together.
Whether you walk, run, or cheer from the sidelines, this is a great way to represent your ministry, enjoy fellowship, and support a parish-wide event.
How It Works:
Register for the 5K or Fun Run
Select your ministry team during registration
Invite others in your ministry to join
The ministry with the most registered participants will earn a special prize and parish recognition.
Why Join?
Build community within your ministry
Encourage healthy movement and fellowship
Support the Pastorate in a fun, meaningful way
Walkers, runners, families, and supporters of all ages are welcome. You don’t have to be fast—just willing to participate!
👉 Choose your ministry. Register today. Let’s move together for St. Joseph.
Important Information
Packet Pickup will take place at the Historic Church at St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor on Friday, April 10th from 5-7 PM (strongly encouraged to avoid waiting in line on race day). Please pay attention to signage about packet pick-up for Friday evening. There is a separate parking lot for the historic church that is just a few hundred feet from the main entrance to the church. Road signs will help direct you to the appropriate lot. You may also choose to pickup your packet on race day between 7 and 8 AM in front of the main church near the parking area. If you choose to pickup your packet on race day, please arrive early as to not delay the start of the race.
Race Day Schedule of Events:
7-8 AM: Packet Pickup and On-site registration
8:15 AM: Group Warm-up
8:25 AM: National Anthem
8:30 AM: 5K Race starts
9:15 AM: 1 Mile Fun Run starts
10:00 AM: 5K Awards
See Course Maps:
5K Course Map
1 Mile Fun Run Course Map
Parking: All participants for the 5K and Fun Run should be parked no later than 8:15 the day of the race. If for some reason you arrive after that time, you must enter Manor Woods Road from the New Design Side. Please park in the main parking lot of the church and our volunteers will direct you to the historic church will the race will begin.
Strollers: Strollers are allowed for this event. If you are pushing a stroller, please plan to line up in the back of the starting area for the safety of everyone around. If you will be running with a stroller, please be sure it is a jogging or running stroller.
Pets: Please no pets at this event.
Deer Dash 5K is a chip-timed 5K race through the beautiful Summerfield neighborhood of Lake Linganore starting and finishing at Deer Crossing Elementary school. The Fun Run is a non-timed event that takes place on the recess grounds of Deer Crossing Elementary, behind the school. Produced by the Deer Crossing Elementary PTA, this event is an annual event loved by all that brings our community together around healthy habits and movement and raises money for school improvements and programs that support the staff and children at DCES. Please join us this year and make it a STELLAR event.
Join us Monday, September 7, 20265, in Knoxville, MD, for the 3rd Annunal Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5K!
Check in and race day registration starts 7:00 a.m. 1K Fun Run starts at 8:00 a.m. 5K Race starts at 8:30 a.m. Please read below for all the details!
This is a NON-Profit event. $500 of race and sponsorship proceeds will be donated to Brunswick Elementary School PTA and Valley Elementary School PTA. The $500 will be divided according to the number of participants from each school. So during the application process be sure to choose which school you are representing! The remainder of the race and sponsorship proceeds go to the Brunswick High School Track and Field Program to help replace damaged and old equipment like hurdles, starting blocks, jumping mats, throwing cages, and so on. Your support is greatly appreciated! All members involved in the event are volunteers and all funds raised go to race expenses and then to aforementioned groups. That's right! Keep your entry receipt and lower that tax bill!!!
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please email race director Kevin Ropp @ [email protected]
LOCATION
Othello Park
1901A Jefferson Pike
Knoxville, MD 21758
https://www.recreater.com/705/Othello-Regional-Park
REGISTRATION
1K FUN RUN:
The cost of the 1K Fun Run is $10. All 1K Fun Run participants will receive a finisher medal. The Fun Run takes place on pavement, except for the finish, and is intended for children aged 13 and under. This event will start at 8 a.m.
5K RACE:
5K Race costs $30.00 through 11:59 p.m. EDT July 31, 2026. At Midnight on August 1 the price increases to $40. All participants registered by this date are guaranteed a finisher medal. Participants who register after are not guaranteed finisher medal but we'll do our best! Custom shirts are $8/each and also have a cutoff date of August 1st!
5K Race starts at 8:30 a.m.
5K COURSE:
The Othello Park 5K is a hybrid road/cross country run that takes advantage of the paved paths and grassy equestrian trails at Frederick County Maryland's Othello Regional Park. The rolling course through this scenic park just outside of Brunswick is sure to appeal to road runners and trail runners alike.
5K Race Map Click Here
ARRIVAL
On-site registration the day of the event will begin at 7 a.m. 1K Fun Run starts at 8 a.m. followed by the 5K run at 8:30 a.m.
5K awards will be presented following the race near the finish line.
5K RACE AWARDS
Trophies will be awarded to first place for boys and girls 18 & under and men and women 19 & over.
RACE CONTACT INFO
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.