Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival

Event Overview

• Event Name: Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival
• Date: August 30, 2026
• Location: 13 Canal St, Cumberland, MD
• URL: Race Information

Charity Purpose

• Beneficiary: Allegany County Animal Shelter
• Impact: Raised over $40,000 since 2015
• Special Feature: Supports Maryland's first municipal no-kill shelter
• Management: Event managed by Sharon Everett and Ray Hunt

Event Details

• Half Marathon: Out and back course starting and finishing at Canal Place stage
• 5K Event: Also an out and back course
• Start Time: 5K starts shortly after the half marathon
• Schedule: Held the 1st Sunday in September