Friends 10K - 5K and Fun Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• 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.
• Fun Run / Walk: An untimed 1.4-mile family-friendly stroll on the pavement in Cunningham Falls Park.
• Date and Time: The races start at 9 am. Sunday, November 2.

🎖️ Special Recognition

• Congratulations: If you participated in the Makin' Hay 5K or 10K on April 19 and you finish the Friends 5K or 10K, you will receive a neat piece of swag so that you can brag that you ran (or walked) the two hilliest, most scenic courses in the county!
• Registration Deadline: Registration ends at 9 PM on November 1. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
• Savings Time 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.
• Parking: 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.
• Address: 14274 William Houck Drive.
• Coordinates: 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. 1: 12-Noon - 3 PM at Charm City Run, 925 W. 7th Street, Frederick, MD 21702 (301) 620-8552.
• Sun, Nov. 2 (Race Day): 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: Helena Rachtan: 21:54
• 10K Male: Tom Yinger: 40:21
• 10K Female: Erin Snyder: 41:27

💖 Beneficiary

• Proceeds: Benefit the Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks.
• Mission: 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.
• Website: More information can be found at www.cunninghamgambrill.org.