Why Join the Frederick Steeplechasers???

Be a part of the active Frederick running scene and meet dynamic folks who share a common interest in running!
Group training runs - opportunities to run with others every day of the week. And stick around afterward for coffee/drinks/socializing!
Low-key fun runs - often with great food!
Social activities: picnics, annual awards night, & various impromptu events

Regardless of your running ability or experience, we can help you become the runner you'd like to be!
FSRC race opportunities throughout the year! See our Race Calendar
Grand Prix Series of races - both spring and fall
Regional team events
Summer Decathlon -- the Summer Decathlon is not 10 events like the Olympics. It is 10 track races of varying distances run on 10 Wednesdays during the summer. Afterwards, training or fun relays follow.
Group training runs: various distances, paces, places and times!

Money -- Yeah, we know, money talks. Want something to show for your $20 investment?

Free Races! There are about 5 local races per year that FSRC members can run for free! These typically include: The Lewis Run 10-Miler, the Run for Pie, the Covered Bridge Run, and more! Run a few of these and the Steeplechasers might as well be paying you to join!
Discounts!

If you can't run for free, running for less is the next best thing! We've secured discounts for running in any of the distance events at the Frederick and Baltimore Running Festivals!
Equipment discounts - save money on running shoes, gear, and accessories at If the Shoe Fits in Frederick.
Runner's World subscription savings! Why pay $25 to renew your subscription when you can get in our annual subscription drive and get your new or renewal subscription for just $18 per year!

Just see what's going on or jump right into the lively talks and banter on various running (or non-running) topics! Anyone can view the discussions, but only Steeplechasers can post!
Looking for someone to run with??? This is a fabulous way to find out! Runners are always posting their training plans, whether they are for short jogs around Baker Park , 20-mile marathon training runs along the C&O Canal, or any distance in between! Fast, slow, long, short, hilly, flat, road or trail -- you name it we've got somebody running it!
Need advice about training, injuries, race strategies, hydration, equipment, etc? With well over 100 club members, we've got plenty of tips and answers!
Info about social events, club business, community announcements and more!

The Frederick Steeplechasers are THE RRCA affiliate for Frederick County. The RRCA offers classes, clinics and other benefits and is a major resource to all runners.

(Photos by Maggie O'Grady)

Membership Committee

Mission Statement: To attract and welcome new members to the organization and develop ideas
for new benefits to organization members.