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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
121 North Bentz St, Frederick MD
5K
32–46°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
26–31°F
dry
2024
26–39°F
dry
2023
31–46°F
dry
2022
27–47°F
dry
2021
32–50°F
dry
2020
38–47°F
rain
2019
33–44°F
dry
2018
26–37°F
dry
2017
41–58°F
rain
2016
37–50°F
rain
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About this race
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This beautiful and fun 5K dash around Frederick Maryland's Baker Park is held annually on the first Saturday of December to benefit Girls on the Run of Mid and Western Maryland. Come ready to compete, or come in a (safe) costume - we’ll provide a high-energy event for all!
- Date: Saturday December 5, 2026
- Location: 121 North Bentz St, Frederick, MD
- Event: Annual 5K dash
- Beneficiary: Girls on the Run of Mid and Western Maryland
WHAT IS GIRLS ON THE RUN?
Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a youth development after school program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. The program is dedicated to inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident while creatively integrating running or movement. Each season concludes with a celebratory 5K run!
Companion Race - Gingerbread Dash 5K!
The elves are once again excited to bring back the Dash spirit to Downtown Hagerstown on Sunday, December 6, 2026 with the Gingerbread Dash! This event promises to be the perfect complement to the Candy Cane Dash, with plenty of holiday cheer to go around!
- Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Location: Downtown Hagerstown
- Link: www.gingerbreaddash.org
- Includes: Linking medals!
For more information about the Candy Cane Dash, visit here.
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