Event Information

Event Area

121 N. Bentz St. Frederick, MD - Bandshell Area; Near the Talley Rec Center

All pre-race activities including registration will be located in or near the Baker Park Bandshell Area.

Registration is located at the white booth located in front of the Talley Rec Center.

Girls on the Run teams will meet in the Bandshell area seating. Signs will be displayed to make meeting with your team easy!

Bathrooms located near the tennis courts and in the Talley Rec Center.

Parking

Event Area

There are parking decks and on-street parking all around Baker Park. The elves recommend leaving plenty of time to walk from your car to get to the bandshell area and check in!

Suggested Parking Garages: Church St. Garage, Court St. Garage, West Patrick St. Garage (all 6 min walking distance)

Note: parking in front of Bandshell/Talley Rec Center will be reserved for 5K staff, for all other’s towing at owner’s expense!

2024 Medal Design Displayed Above

2025 MEDAL DESIGN COMING SOON!

5K/1K Giveaways

Youth, women's and unisex sizing available. Must register before November 14, 2025 to receive your preferred shirt size.

Shirts are made with performance fabric.

All runners will receive a shirt (pending availability), medal and candy cane!

2024 Shirt Design Displayed Above

2025 SHIRT DESIGN COMING SOON!

2025 DAY OF Schedule of Events

Race Day

Packet Pick Up/ Same Day Registration Opens

7:15 am

Drees Booth

Event Details

Race Day

Packet Pick Up/ Same Day Registration Opens

Be sure to arrive early to pick up your packet.

7:15 am

Drees Booth

Family Fun Area Opens

7:15 am

Bandshell

Event Details

Family Fun Area Opens

Enjoy local vendors, photo booth, temporary tattoos, holiday crafts etc.

7:15 am

Bandshell

1K Fun Run Starts

8:30 am

Start on 2nd St.

Event Details

1K Fun Run Starts

The 1k Fun Run will start on 2nd street and end near the Bandshell area.

8:30 am

Start on 2nd St.

5K Packet Pick Up/Same Day Registration Closes

8:45 am

Drees Booth

Event Details

5K Packet Pick Up/Same Day Registration Closes

Be sure to arrive early to pick up your packet.

8:45 am

Drees Booth

5K Starts

9:00 am

Start on 2nd St.

Event Details

5K Starts

ASA will start at 8:50am; all other runners will start at 9:00am

9:00 am

Start on 2nd St.

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Virtual 5K Information

What is a virtual 5K?

What’s included in my 5K packet?

This is a 5K (3.1 miles) that you choose the time and place on that day to walk, run or roll a 5K!

What’s included in my 5K packet?

Your 5K registration includes a Candy Cane Dash bib, medal, shirt giveaway (must register before November 15 to be guaranteed your size/shirt) and candy cane treat!

How will I receive my 5K packet?

What’s included in my 5K packet?

How will I receive my 5K packet?

Your 5K packet will be shipped the week of the dash.

How do I upload my results?

How will I receive my 5K packet?

If you would like to upload your results, you may do so at runsignup.com/Race/Results

Be sure to click on the drop-down menu for the ‘Virtual 5K’ event

Creating a Route:

How do I upload my results?

Distance Tracking Apps:

The following websites are great for planning walking/running routes:

Distance Tracking Apps:

How do I upload my results?

Distance Tracking Apps:

Popular (and free!) distance-tracking apps include i.e. Strava, Adidas Running, MapMyRun, Nike+ Run Club) will still work very well! MapMyRun even allows you to map out your route in advance so you have a better idea of where you will be going.

Event Information

Event Area

Event Area

Parking

Event Area

5K/1K Giveaways

5K/1K Giveaways

2025 DAY OF Schedule of Events

Race Day

Packet Pick Up/ Same Day Registration Opens

7:15 am

Race Day

Packet Pick Up/ Same Day Registration Opens

7:15 am

Family Fun Area Opens

7:15 am

Family Fun Area Opens

7:15 am

1K Fun Run Starts

8:30 am

1K Fun Run Starts

8:30 am

5K Packet Pick Up/Same Day Registration Closes

8:45 am

5K Packet Pick Up/Same Day Registration Closes

8:45 am

5K Starts

9:00 am

5K Starts

9:00 am

Course Maps

Virtual 5K Information

What is a virtual 5K?

What’s included in my 5K packet?

What’s included in my 5K packet?

What’s included in my 5K packet?

What’s included in my 5K packet?

What’s included in my 5K packet?

How will I receive my 5K packet?

What’s included in my 5K packet?

How will I receive my 5K packet?

How do I upload my results?

How do I upload my results?

How will I receive my 5K packet?

Creating a Route:

How do I upload my results?

Distance Tracking Apps:

Distance Tracking Apps:

How do I upload my results?

Distance Tracking Apps:

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