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When
Sunday, August 30th, 2026
Where
13 Canal St, Cumberland MD
Distances
Half · 5K
Typical weather
62–82°F · low rain risk
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2025
47–72°F
dry
2024
69–83°F
dry
2023
62–78°F
dry
2022
66–87°F
dry
2021
69–86°F
dry
2020
61–77°F
dry
2019
58–87°F
dry
2018
68–81°F
rain
2017
59–78°F
dry
2016
64–87°F
dry
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About this race
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
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