Frederick Running Festival Preview Run, hosted by FSRC Logo

Frederick Running Festival Preview Run, hosted by FSRC

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Frederick Visitor Center, Frederick MD

Saturday, April 18th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

In coordination with Corrigan Sports Enterprises, Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club (FSRC or Steeplechasers) is hosting a supported on-course training run to help you prepare for race day, preview much of the course, and check out Historic Downtown Frederick. This is a 12 mile supported on course training run two weeks prior to race day. The run is FREE and open to the public. See https://www.routes.loutilities.com/route/88.

📍 Location Details

  • Venue: Frederick Visitor Center
  • Info: The center offers information on Frederick, the “nicest bathrooms in town”, and a spot to warm up after the run.
  • Parking: Please park in the lot next to the Visitors Center but don’t park in their designated “visitor spots.”
  • Alternative Parking: There's a parking ramp across the street if the Visitor Center lot is full.

🏅 Run Details

  • Type: Casual group run - NOT timed and not on a closed course.
  • All Abilities: Runners of all abilities and paces are welcome but must obey all traffic laws.
  • Safety: Run on sidewalks where available and against traffic if you must enter the roadway for visibility and safety.
  • Disclaimer: RUN AT YOUR OWN RISK.

🚰 Support and Refreshments

  • Directions: The Steeplechasers will provide turn by turn directions and a mid-course water stop.
  • Post-Run: Charm City Run Frederick will provide post-run refreshments and breakfast at the store afterwards.
  • Recommendations: We suggest you bring your own water and other energy supplements if you will need them.
  • Community: We’d love to answer questions about any restaurants, cafes, breweries, pubs, or shops that you see along the way.

📞 Additional Information

If you would like more information or would like to join the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club, please go to steeplechasers.org.

🔗 Event Link

For more details, visit the event page: Frederick Running Festival Preview Run.

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