Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club

Superhero 5k
2017-11-05 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Washington Adventist University, 7600 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, MD, 20912, United States
Dress up as your favorite Superhero and join us for our Superhero 5k! Proceeds from the event go directly to help the kids in our orphanage in Uganda. Please visit our website at https://www.christalis.org/ for more information on what we do.
All participants receive: T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by Oct. 11), gift bag, pre/post run snacks and hot chocolate.
There will also be face painting, door prizes, and opportunities to win more prizes and medals. For kids there will be an obstacle course, kiddie dash, crafts, and games.

Roaring Lion 5k Run/Walk (CANCELED)
2017-11-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Carroll Manor Elementary School, 5624 Adamstown Road, Adamstown, MD, 21710, United States
This event has been removed from the FSRC Grand Prix Event as we believe it will not be taking place.

Battlefield Half Marathon
2017-11-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Kernstown Battlefield, Valley Avenue, Winchester, VA, United States
Experience all the beauty of fall in the Shenandoah Valley running in the area’s premier half marathon. The starting line is located in the historic Kernstown Battlefield with the majority of the course following scenic Middle Road and country roads through Frederick County, Virginia. The race concludes with an exciting finish in Creekside Station.

FSRC Membership Meeting and Movie Night
2017-11-01 18:00 - 21:00 | MD
Please join us for the 2017 FSRC Membership Meeting and Movie Night. This event promises to showcase club volunteers, highlight key club information, and provide an opportunity to view the National Geographic documentary on breaking the 2 hour marathon. Come out and get to know your Steeps!
This event is by invitation only. Event details and registration invitations have been sent to your club e-mail. Steeplechasers who have opted out of emails in their membership will not receive the invite and should send an e-mail to eric.cameron@steeplechasers.org to receive an invitation to this event.

October Happy Hour: Costume Run/Walk and Mystery Happy Hour
2017-10-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Baker Park, 121 N. Bentz St, Frederick, MD
October 29, 2:00-5:00 p.m. – Okay, ghosts and goblins, it’s time to break out your Halloween costumes for our Costume Run and Mystery Happy Hour!
We will start at the Talley Rec Center at Baker Park (where we meet for the group runs) and run or walk through Downtown Frederick in our costumes before ending at one of the bars. This is the mystery part of the event.
Costumes are optional, but who doesn’t like dressing up? Also, there will be prizes for the following categories: Best Costume-Female, Best Costume-Male and Best Costume-Group.
Hope to see you there!

Friends 10K, 5K, Fun Run, & Tot Trot
2017-10-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Cunningham Falls State Park William Houck Area, 14039 Catoctin Hollow Road, Thurmont, MD, 21788, United States
Come out and enjoy Frederick County’s most scenic 5K in the fall foliage and crisp air!
The 5K takes place on a rolling, paved course punctuated by a steep incline at the 2-mile mark. Not a PR course, but a PR for scenery! The 10K is a challenging double-loop of the paved 5K course. A technical t-shirt will be provided for both 5K and 10K runners.
The Fun Run/Walk is a 1.4-mile paved stroll well-suited for walkers and families.
The Tot Trot is free for children age 6 and under and will begin at 8:50 am.
Proceeds benefit the Friends of Cunningham Falls State Park and Gambrill State Park, a 501(C)3 charitable organization. The Friends provide volunteer time and donations to support park programming, infrastructure and special events.

Headless Horseman 5k and Fun Run/Walk
2017-10-28 11:30 - 13:30 | Frederick High School, 650 Carroll Parkway, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
1K Fun Run Start: 11:30am…… 5K Start: 12:00pm
Welcome to the 9th Annual Headless Horseman 5K and 1K Fun Run and Walk. The Headless Horseman is a great race for all ages and abilities. The course has been certified and is a fast flat course around Frederick High School and Baker Park.
We encourage our runners to wear costumes and join us for this fun and exciting day. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.

Crib Crawl 5k
2017-10-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Baker Park, 121 N. Bentz St, Frederick, MD
Frederick County Department of Social Services is committed to advocating for the safety and well-being of children and families. In partnership with the Maryland Association of Social Service Boards, FCDSS is hosting a 5K, to raise funds to help reduce safety risks to children in Frederick County through the purchase of pack-n-plays and medication lock boxes.

5K Start Time: 10:00am

Woodsboro 5K Run
2017-10-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Woodsboro Park, Woodsboro Park, Woodsboro, MD, 21798, United States
Join the fun at the 5th annual Woodsboro 5K Run, which serves as the kick-off event for “Woodsboro Days.” 2017 will see the race once again held in the Woodsboro Regional Park. The course will include a mix of paved and woods trails that include a challenging hill. Stay in town after the race to enjoy food and fun at local churches and non-profits. Yard sales and flea markets will be set up around town for the entire weekend.
The Race will begin and end at the Woodsboro Regional Park at the intersection of Woodsboro Road and Council Drive.
Proceeds from the race will benefit the Woodsboro Historical Society and will be used to continue restoration work at the Woodsboro Train Station and to fund history related programs about the Town of Woodsboro and the surrounding area.

Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4 Mile Run
2017-10-21 08:30 - 10:00 | Burkittsville Ruritan, 500 East Main Street, Burkittsville, MD, 21718, United States
The Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4 Mile Run utilizes a mix of road and cross country surfaces. Participants will run (or walk) through historic Burkittsville, up the slight incline of Spook Hill into the Boordy Winery Vineyard, through historic Union Cemetery, Guyton’s Farm, and the Distillery Lane Ciderworks’ Orchard. In 2014, Competitor.com named Spook Hill a “Must Do” run in the Mid-Atlantic Region. In 2015, Spook Hill was profiled in Runners World Magazine’s “Races and Places” feature.
New for 2017 – In addition to Distillery Lane Ciderworks, Boordy Vineyards is planning on offering tastings and sales after the run as well. Want more? Check out the Spook Hill Wine Trail after the run! At least 5 more wineries and restaurants have signed on to be a part of this new twist to Spook Hill. Come for the run, stay for the wine!

Lower Potomac 10 Mile
2017-10-08 07:45 - 10:00 | MD
***MD Grand Prix Series Event #9***

Run for a Better Tomorrow 5K
2017-10-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Baker Park, 121 N. Bentz St, Frederick, MD
A 5K Run/Walk to kick off Mental Illness Awareness Week! Proceeds will benefit the Frederick Mental Health Association Walk-In Clinic.
During the first full week of October, Mental Health Provider Council of Frederick and participants across the country are raising awareness of mental illness. Go green with Excel Youth for Mental Illness Awareness Week 2017 and use #RunForABetterTomorrow and #MIAW2017 to share your pictures at the different events October 1-8th with us! We believe that mental health issues are important to address year-round, but highlighting them during #MIAW2017 provides a time for people to come together and display the passion and strength of those working to improve the lives of the tens of millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

LIVESTRONG Hanover Half Marathon
2017-10-01 08:00 - 13:00 | Hanover YMCA, 500 George Street, Hanover, PA, 17331, United States
This annual race benefits LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a free 12-week program for adult cancer survivors.
This USTAF-certified 13.1 mile course is a winding loop through Hanover, Pennsylvania. Beginning at the North Hanover Y, runners will pass beautiful farmland and scenic views in the Hershey Heights area. With only one significant hill, the race’s total elevation gain is 372 feet. Runners will enjoy a long downhill and cross over into the industrial park ultimately leading them to Hanover’s newly renovated rail trail. The end of the course loops through tree lined streets and ends back at the YMCA.

Sophie & Madigan's Pirate & Princess 5K
2017-09-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Monocacy Village Park, 409 Delaware Road, Frederick, MD, United States
Sophie & Madigan’s Pirate and Princess 5K is one of a few costumed races in our area! Originally founded in 2014 by Sophie & Madigan’s Playground as an exciting fundraising event, it continues to bring runners and families from far and wide. The best part about running for SaMP is that your registration benefits kids and families through the PLAY LEARN CREATE programs SaMP holds, in addition to the cost of building a one-of-a-kind memorial park!

Bachman Valley Half Marathon
2017-09-24 08:00 - 11:00 | 460 Old Bachmans Valley Rd, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
FSRC Grand Prix Event
MD RRCA Grand Prix Event

September Happy Hour
2017-09-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Springfield Manor, 11836 Auburn Road, Thurmont, MD, 21788, United States
Nothing says Fall like an afternoon at a winery listening to music and visiting with friends.
This month’s happy hour takes us to Springfield Manor Winery, Distillery & Brewery in Thurmont. There is live music from 2-5, but they open at noon if you want to get there early. Outside food isn’t allowed, but they do serve food. Please note that the winery is an adult setting, so no children.
We hope to see you there!
Social Committee

Run for Shelter 5k and Two Mile Walk
2017-09-23 09:00 - 10:30 | Baker Park, 121 N. Bentz St, Frederick, MD
Join us for this fun and exciting family 5K Run (or 2 mile walk) event that benefits the programs and services for the homeless in Frederick County via the Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs.

Hood College Blue and Grey 5K
2017-09-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Ronald J. Volpe Athletic Center, 601 Blazer Trail, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Hood College is hosting its annual Blue & Grey Club 5K in honor of Homecoming. All proceeds from the 5K run/walk will go to the Blue & Grey Club which supports our student-athletes.
This untimed fun run will take place during Homecoming weekend on Hood’s campus, and is open to all Hood faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members, and their families.

Rick O'Donnell 5.22 Mile Trail Run and Ultra Challenge
2017-09-17 08:30 - 16:30 | Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro, MD, 21713, United States
The Rick O’Donnell 5.22 Mile Trail Run and 8-hour Ultra Challenge, held in beautiful Greenbrier State Park, Boonsboro, MD, is ideal for your first trail race, timed event or ultra-distance goal.
The 5.22 mile loop starts and finishes along the sandy shores of Greenbrier Lake with each loop having 750 feet of climb and descent. The majority of the course is single track, with about half a mile of pavement per loop. Participants will complete one loop to compete in the 5.22 Mile Trail Run or multiple loops to participate in the Ultra Challenge.
This event is part of the Maryland RRCA Ultra Series. To qualify for an entry in the series, runners must complete 6 loops.
For more information, see our website: www.rickstrailrun.com

Run For Life 5k and One-Mile Races
2017-09-16 09:00 - 11:00 | PNC Sports Complex, Mount Saint Mary’s University, 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD, 21727, United States
Annual Run for Life to benefit the Catoctin Pregnancy Center
1 Mile Race: 9:00am
5k Race: 9:30am

Damascus Freedom 5K
2017-09-10 09:10 - 11:00 | Damascus Regional Park, 23723 Kings Valley Road, Damascus, MD, 20872, United States
This race is held annually on the weekend closest to 9/11. It’s intended to be a fun event, but respectful of 9/11 and gives back to nonprofit organizations that combine to support our troops at home and abroad and their families.

Parks Half Marathon
2017-09-10 07:00 - 11:00 | Rockville Metro Station, S Stone St. and Highland Avenue, Rockville, MD, United States
Parks Half Marathon continues the tradition of success starting with the Marathon in the Parks for competitive runners and for the Montgomery County parks system that the race showcases. Created by the Montgomery County Road Runners Club (MCRRC), the event showcases one of the most extensive metropolitan parks systems in the country while providing runners with a competitive, top-notch race.

Frederick Market Street Mile
2017-09-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Frederick YMCA, 1000 N. Market Street, Frederick, MD, United States
FSRC Grand Prix
MD RRCA Grand Prix
RRCA Regional Championship for the mile
The Frederick Steeplechasers have been bringing the Market Street Mile to Frederick for over 30 years. This family-friendly race leads you down Market Street into the heart of historic Frederick’s “In The Street” celebration.
The Market Street Mile features competitive heats for Men, Women and Youth, along with our very popular Fun Mile and Family Mile. The Fun/Family Mile is untimed and we welcome families and individuals to run, walk, or stroll down Market Street during this event. Strollers are welcome in the Family/Fun Mile, however please note that the city does not allow dogs during the In The Street event.
Individuals participating in the competitive heats may optionally compete as a team as well.
See our website for more information: www.frederickmarketstreetmile.com

Larry Noel 15k
2017-09-03 17:00 - 19:00 | MD
***Maryland RRCA Grand Prix Event #6***

ThorpeWood Trails 10k Run and 5k Fun Run/Walk
2017-09-03 09:00 - 11:00 | ThorpeWood Stoney Lick Farm, 13002B Mink Farm Road, Thurmont, MD, United States
We are so excited that it is time once again for our annual Trail Walk/Run at our beautiful Stoney Lick Farm at ThorpeWood!

Come run or walk our timed 10K Trails course, or our untimed 5K Trails course, to help raise money to offset the costs of the Frederick County YMCA and Head Start Program EAL Program at ThorpeWood. A wonderful trails course unlike any other, this event has brought out enthusiastic runners and walkers for the past seven years!
Event details and schedule
T-shirts are only for pre-registered participants!
Same day registration begins at 8am at the Horse Pavillion.
The event will kick off at 9 am.

Galations 6:2 5k
2017-09-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Watkins Park, 7255 Ridge Road, Mount Airy, MD, 21771, United States
This inaugural event presented by Mt. Airy Baptist Church on Saturday, September 2, 2017 is more than a race. Galatians 6:2 5K hopes to bring awareness and comfort to those in need. Participants will be invited to wear a small backpack filled with the written prayer needs of others, literally carrying the burdens of others.

Charles Street 12
2017-09-02 07:30 - 12:00 | The Shops at Kenilworth, 800 Kenilworth Drive, Towson, MD, United States

Galatians 6:2 5K Race
2017-09-02 07:00 - 11:00 | Watkins Park, 7255 Ridge Road, Mount Airy, MD, 21771, United States
Galatians 6:2 5K hopes to bring awareness and comfort to those in need. Participants will be invited to wear a small backpack filled with the written prayer needs of others, literally carrying the burdens of others. Registration is $6.20 online at imathlete.com/events/g625krace. Registration cost the day of the race will be $10.00. The first 75 participants to register will receive a race t-shirt and we will have prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners (Men’s, Women’s, and Youth 17 and Under).
More is also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/galatians5k

Check-in at 7am
Race begins at 8am

Annapolis 10 Mile Run
2017-08-27 07:00 - 10:00 | Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 550 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
The Annapolis Ten Mile Run is a 10-mile foot race organized by the Annapolis Striders, Inc. The race is conducted according to the road racing guidelines of the Road Runners Club of America.
The race has been listed as one of the top ten 10-mile races in the country by Runner’s World Magazine. It is a beautiful run through historic Annapolis and over the Severn River.

Steeplechasers Summer Picnic
2017-08-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Utica District Park, 10200-B Old Frederick Rd, Frederick, MD, United States
