Announcement

The nominating process for all FSRC executive board positions is now open! FSRC Officers and Board of Directors serve two-year terms, and the current term expires at the end of January. Elections are held at the annual January membership meeting.  FSRC Executive Officer Job Descriptions and the Board of Directors Job Description have information on …

The Fall Training Programs for the Marathon and Half-Marathon are underway, and it’s not too late to join. As always, the programs are free to registered members of the club!  Fall Marathon Training REGISTER HEREFall Half Marathon Training REGISTER HERE We have a board-approved safety plan in place to support in-person small-group runs for …

From race director, Harriet Langlois: 2020 has been a year that none of us could have predicted. We were off to a GREAT start when registration opened up on March 1, and then we watched as the world turned upside down just weeks later. When it became clear that virtual was the way to go, …

Volunteers are the life blood of the Steeplechasers organization.  From the finish line tag pullers, to our wonderful training coaches, all the way through the President, everyone who contributes to this club are volunteers.  All of these individuals are highly valued and we would absolutely not be able to run without them all. The FSRC…

FSRC Jacket Exchange & Purchase EventSunday, August 23 at Baker Park Gazebo10AM-12PM If you bought a jacket and want to exchange it, if you’ve bought a jacket and haven’t received it yet, or if you just want to buy a jacket, we’ll be at Baker Park Sunday, August 23 between 10 a.m. and …

Based on state and local guidance, FSRC events and group activities remain suspended until further notice. The only exception to this are certain training programs which follow the FSRC Small Group Running Policy. For the latest updates to our closures, please see the newsletter (sent to club members) and follow our Facebook page.…

How is your summer racing going?  For sure, it’s different this year, but that feeling of accomplishment and community can still be yours! You have another few days to do the Frederick Summer Solstice 8K – and registration is still open. Proceeds benefit Blessings in a Backpack, Frederick, MD. Our free (for members) Independence …

Running event pivots to virtual to address youth hunger during COVID-19 FREDERICK, Md. – More than 200 runners and walkers participated in the 5th Annual Frederick Summer Solstice 8K in June, raising $16,614 for the Frederick chapter of Blessings in a Backpack and helping local children living with food insecurity. The Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club…

For those who don’t know me, I am your Steeplechasers Membership Chairperson. I have been a Steep for just about 7 years. During this time, I have met the best people and have really grown as a runner from running my first half marathon to training for my first 50 Miler this year and being…