Headless Horseman 5k and Fun Run/Walk
2018-10-27 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Frederick High School, 650 Carroll Parkway, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
1K Fun Run Start: 11:30am…… 5K Start: 12:00pm
Welcome to the 10th 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.

NOTE: The Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club is offering a free 5k training program leading up to the Headless Horseman 5k as the goal race. The training program is open to members of FSRC, but membership is only $20 and you will be offered the opportunity to sign up for membership when you register for the training program. The program is geared to beginner (run-walk) and intermediate runners. See: https://runsignup.com/fsrccoed5ktraining

Friends 10k-5K Fun Run and Walk
2018-10-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Cunningham Falls State Park, 14039 Catoctin Hollow Road, Thurmont, MD, United States
Come out and enjoy Frederick County’s most scenic 10K / 5K event in the fall foliage and crisp air at Cunningham Falls State Park!
The 5K is a rolling, paved course punctuated by “THE HILL” a steep incline at the 2-mile mark. The 10K is a challenging double-loop of the paved 5K course, with two trips up “THE HILL“.
We provide an excellent goody bag and technical t-shirt for all 5K and 10K runners. Food, prizes.
The Fun Run/Walk is a 1.4-mile paved stroll well-suited for walkers and families.
Proceeds benefit the Friends of Cunningham Falls State Park and Gambrill State Park, a 501(C)3 charitable organization.

Schaeffer Half Marathon (Trail)
2018-11-03 08:00 - 12:00
*GP Trail Series Event*
The flowy, fast, and fun trails at Schaeffer Farms are wonderfully maintained and offer twisty single-track, stream crossings, log ramps, several steep hills, and open farm field running. Moderately technical with some rocky and rooty sections, these race courses begin and end in the huge grassy fields of the privately managed Button Farm Living History Center off Black Rock Road.
*Only the half marathon counts towards the trail series

Frederick 5K on the Runway
2018-11-10 08:00 - 11:00 | AOPA NACC, Frederick Airport, 296 Bucheimer Rd, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
NOV 10th from 8-11 am. Come out for our 5K on the runway or our 1 mile fun run. We will have fire, police and civil air patrol static displays. All proceeds support the Special Olympics of Maryland

FSRC Membership Meeting and Movie Night
2018-11-15 18:00 - 21:00
Please join us on 15 November for the 2018 FSRC Membership Meeting and Movie Night. This event promises to highlight key club information, showcase club volunteers, and provide an opportunity to view WHERE DREAMS GO TO DIE – Gary Robbins and The Barkley Marathons. Come out and get to know your Steeps!
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.

Stone Mill 50 Mile Run
2018-11-17 06:00 - 19:30 | Stedwick Elementary School, 10631 Stedwick Road, Montgomery Village, MD, 20886, United States
FSRC Grand Prix
This race is run on the Seneca Greenway and Muddy Branch trails.

JFK 50 Mile 19 Aid Station
2018-11-17 08:00 - 12:00 | Lock 34, C&O Canal, Lock 34 C&O Canal, Knoxville, MD, United States
Come out and cheer on the runners at the FSRC JFK Mile 19 Aid station! Last year our aid station was awarded first place among the 14 aid stations! Yes – we’re pretty wonderful!
Our aid station is located at Lock 34 on the C&O canal.
To get there, take U.S. 340 to the traffic light just before you cross the river and make a left onto Valley/Keep Tryst Rd. Follow Keep Tryst Rd. to a right onto Sandy Hook Rd. Follow under 340 and past the RR tunnel and past the trail entrance to Maryland Heights until you reach Hoffmaster Rd. on the right. Once past Hoffmaster Rd. there is a little parking area on the left. That’s where we meet.
However: the National Park Service has asked us not to park in the lot above the aid station this year. There is parking along the road at Maryland Heights or Sandy Hook or about a mile walk from Harpers Ferry using the foot bridge and the towpath.

URBANA HIGH SCHOOL MINI-THON® TURKEY TROT 5K
2018-11-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Urbana High School, 3471 Campus Drive, Ijamsville, MD, 21754, United States
Urbana High School is helping promote the Four Diamonds organization which works towards conquering childhood cancer by creating the first annual UHS MiniThon Turkey Trot. By registering for this race you will be able to make a difference to a child in need. Please take the time to sign up for this race and add it to your racing agenda. Thank you for all of your support, and I hope to see you all there!

Emmitsburg Annual Turkey Trot 5 mile race and 1 mile walk
2018-11-22 07:00 - 10:00 | Emmitsburg Community Park, Emmitsburg, MD, United States
The Emmitsburg Annual Turkey Trot held on Thanksgiving Day is a community tradition. The 5 mile scenic race course parallels the Catoctin Mountains and displays the gorgeous Fall colors, the 1 mile walk is held in our beautiful Community Park. The Turkey Trot is an important fundraising event to benefit the Seton Center Inc, which provides educational, outreach, support, job placement, and emergency financial services to residents in the Northern Frederick County Area. The race begins at 8:00 am to 10:00, registration starts at 7:00 am. The race is for 17 and under, 18-64, and 65 and older men and women. The fee is $30 dollars, please register online at https://emmitsburgcares.wixsite.com/mysite.

Way Station 5K Turkey Trot
2018-11-22 08:30 | Baker Park, 121 N. Bentz St, Frederick, MD
Way Station’s Turkey Trot has become an annual Thanksgiving morning tradition in beautiful, historic downtown Frederick, MD. For 16 years, Way Station has been hosting this event, bringing family, friends, and local businesses together for a morning of fun, fellowship, and exercise. It’s a great start to your Thanksgiving Day and the holiday season. Your participation in and support of this event benefits individuals in your own community who are living with long term mental illness. Way Station staff provide person-centered services and support as they work towards achieving personal goals of living, working, and enjoying the communities in which they live.

Northern Central Trail Marathon
2018-11-24 08:30 - 13:00 | Sparks Elementary School, 601 E Belfast Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD, 21152, United States
11th race of the Maryland RRCA State Championship Series

Candy Cane Dash 5K/1K
2018-12-01 08:30 - 11:00 | William Talley Rec Center, 121 North Bentz St, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
The Candy Cane Dash 5K/1K is fast becoming a way for families to celebrate the start of the Holiday Season in downtown Frederick! Participants will be running with 250+ 3rd – 8th-grade Girls on the Run Fall Program participants, whose energy and enthusiasm is contagious. Runners, skippers, and walkers of all shapes, sizes, and speeds, many of which will be in costume, will be treated to a wonderful morning of holiday cheer.
In addition to 5K finisher’s medals, we will be giving costume awards as well as overall and age-group awards.
Registration will open on or about June 1, 2018.
1K participants will also be getting some special bling at the finish line!
The Candy Cane Dash benefits Girls on the Run of Mid & Western Maryland.

Goodloe Byron 10 Mile Run
2018-12-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Mount St. Mary’s Univeristy, ARCC Field House, Emmitsburg, MD, United States
The Goodloe Byron Memorial Run is scheduled for Saturday December 2, 2017 at 9 AM at Mount Saint Mary’s University Emmitsburg, MD. The Byron event includes separate walker’s and runner’s events. The walker’s and runner’s events will start and finish in front of the Knott Athletic Recreation Convocation Complex. The walk begins at 8:15 AM and the run begins at 9 AM. Runners will be asked to queue for the start at 8:45 AM.
On-line registration is encouraged through the website shown below. Click on the “Register” tab and you will be given two registration options: runner or walker. Packet pick up and same day registration will be available on December 1st from 7 AM to 8:30 AM in the main foyer of the Knott ARCC.

2018 Rockville Jingle Bell Run 5K
2018-12-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Rockville Town Square, 39 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Be part of the longest-running, holiday-themed 5K race series anywhere – and fight with us to conquer arthritis!
The Arthritis Foundation’s original Jingle Bell Run is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. Put on your favorite holiday costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. ’Tis the season to live it up and be jolly for a reason! Bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk, spread smiles and good cheer … and be a Champion of Yes! 100 percent of your registration fee and fundraising efforts go to this great cause.

YMCA Santa Run 10k
2018-12-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Monocacy Village Park, 409 Delaware Road, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
*Grand Prix Event*
The YMCA annual Santa Run 5K/10k takes place at Monocacy Village Park, 409 Delaware Rd. Frederick MD. This race was formed to promote family oriented fitness in the community and surrounding areas. All proceeds benefit the YMCA of Frederick County’s Annual Campaign to provide individual and families of all ages the opportunity to participate in YMCA programs and memberships. The run course will take you through the park towards Shifferstadt Blvd. and Thomas Johnson Middle School returning back through the park to the finish line.
Holiday Wear Encouraged!
Only the 10k will count towards the Grand Prix Series

December Happy Hour
2018-12-15 17:00 - 21:00
Battle of the Brews
Date: Saturday, December 15
Time: 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location: Lou and Harriet’s house in Ijamsville, MD

The December Happy Hour will be at the house of the former Steeplechasers President, Lou King (and of course the lovely Harriet Langlois). For those of you who don’t know this, in addition to being an avid runner, Lou also brews beer. Turns out brewing beer is quite popular with our running club, as Jason Scaroni and Gwyneth Whieldon have also started brewing beer.
For this event our hosts will be serving two Lou’s Brews, Irish Red and English Pale Ale. Jason and Gwyneth will be serving a Rye Ale hopped with Chinook, Columbus, Cascade, and Amarillo. People who plan on drinking beer can bring an appetizer/snack to share. People who prefer wine or some other beverage can just bring that.
You can RSVP to the event here, but you will need to email Lou to get his address (lou.king@steeplechasers.org).
Hope to see you there.
Heidi
FSRC Social Committee

Breakfast Run #1
2019-01-05 08:00 - 10:30
Billy and Risa Clem have kindly opened their home for our first breakfast run! This is a great opportunity to stay in shape during the winter, socialize and form friendships! Please contact Billy to confirm you are coming and tell him what you are bringing for breakfast!
There will be directions available for a 3mi, 6mi, or 9mi run.
Please rsvp Billy at billykeyc@gmail.com with your food item and for directions.
The routes go through the northern part of Frederick. The Clems would like runners to know that parking is limited at their house, but there is a park right next door, with ample parking and directions to said parking lot will be received upon emailing and RSVPing the host. Thank you Billy and Risa for hosting the first breakfast Run!

Breakfast Run #2
2019-01-12 08:00 - 11:30
Breakfast runs are amazing! Each runner brings a breakfast item to share, drops it off at the host’s house and chooses from one of three distances provided by the host. As a group, everyone leaves at 8:00am and then they return from their various routes to hot coffee, delicious food, and friendly faces. The camaraderie and support of these breakfast runs is great.
The second run will be hosted by Rich Potter. You’ll need to RSVP him at potterrr@comcast.net to let him know what you are bringing and to get his address.
There are three routes of 3, 7 and 10 miles. The runs will be through the scenic hills of Middletown, 5 miles west of Frederick on Rosebud Court.
Thank you Rich for hosting and we look forward to seeing you there!

FSRC Annual Running Celebration and Banquet
2019-01-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
2019 FSRC members and their guest(s) are cordially invited to attend this year’s Annual Running Celebration and Banquet at the Delaplaine Fine Arts Center in downtown Frederick. This is an opportunity for you to meet up with members of the FSRC running community, enjoy dinner and drinks, and participate in our annual awards program.
We will again be doing BYOB. If you desire, please bring your own beer, wine or other alcoholic beverage to enjoy. Water and iced tea will be provided.
Space is limited to 120 attendees, so you may not want to procrastinate.
Reserve your seat(s) using the runsignup link below.
Cost:
Members: $20.00 (the page says $25 but you will receive a $5 discount when you check out)
Non-members: $25.00

Lewis Memorial 10-Miler
2019-02-02 08:30 - 11:00 | Eastview Club House, 7501 Oakmont Drive, Frederick, MD
*** FSRC Grand Prix Event #1 ***
This is a prediction race, so participants may not wear watches. Leave ’em in your car, your gym bag or at home. The winner is the runner who runs closest to their predicted time.
FSRC Grand Prix results will be based on actual finish time.

Where: Eastview Clubhouse on Oakmont Drive in Frederick
Why: Because you love the challenge of running wicked hills in freezing weather (it builds character)
How much: Free for Steeplechaser members, $10 for non-members. Pre-registration is available online and registration is available on-site race morning. But please preregister if you can to help save volunteer effort on race day. If you’re not a club member, you can join on race day for $20 to enjoy many other benefits throughout the year. Or better yet, join/renew online before race day.
Online Registration: https://runsignup.com/fsrclewisrun
What else: The Lewis Run is our early season race that we love to hate. Prizes go to the closest predicted time and front runners receive our admiration and a hearty slap on the back. Course is paved but REALLY HILLY!
Breakfast: Bring a food item to share.
Directions: From Rt. 40 (West Patrick Street in Frederick), turn onto Waverly Drive by the Frederick Town Mall. Follow speed bumps to Shookstown Road. Go left and begin to climb. Watch for Lakeview Drive on the left, but don’t turn on it. Make the next left onto Oakmont Drive (it’s hard to see). Go down a steep hill to a lake with a clubhouse on the left. That’s it!
Questions: Contact Mark Lawrence, your low-key race director. mark.lawrence@steeplechasers.org
Any announcements about possible cancellations due to weather will be made on the Frederick Steeplechasers Facebook Group.
Carpool if you can – parking can get tight.

Breakfast Run #3
2019-02-09 08:00 - 11:30
Breakfast runs are amazing! Each runner brings a breakfast item to share, drops it off at the host’s house and chooses from one of three distances provided by the host. As a group, everyone leaves at 8:00am and then they return from their various routes to hot coffee, delicious food, and friendly faces. The camaraderie and support of these breakfast runs is great.
Kimberly Whalen will be hosting our third run and you will need to RSVP her at kim.whalen.vt@gmail.com. She will want to know what food or drink item you will be bringing. When you RSVP, she will give you the address to her event.
The three routes that Kim has mapped out for us are 3, 6 and 9 miles. All runners will be graced with the rolling hills of New Market! Don’t worry, you’ll be rewarded with good food and company at the end!

Breakfast Run #4
2019-02-16 08:00 - 11:30
Breakfast runs are amazing! Each runner brings a breakfast item to share, drops it off at the host’s house and chooses from one of three distances provided by the host. As a group, everyone leaves at 8:00am and then they return from their various routes to hot coffee, delicious food, and friendly faces. The camaraderie and support of these breakfast runs is great.
This 4th run will be hosted by Mark and Chase Leahy. You’ll need to RSVP them at mpleahy@gmail to let him know what you are bringing and to get their address. It’ll be easy to find once you have it-look for the corner house with the Irish flag and come on in!
There are three routes of 3, 6 and 9 miles (ish). They have plenty of parking.
We look forward to seeing you there!

RRCA 10 Mile Challenge
2019-02-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Howard Community College, 10600 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD
**Grand Prix #2**
The RRCA Club Challenge is an annual race between all RRCA running clubs in Maryland and Washington DC. See the link for more details.

Last 2019 Breakfast Run!
2019-03-02 08:00 - 11:30
Breakfast runs are amazing! Each runner brings a breakfast item to share, drops it off at the host’s house and chooses from one of three distances provided by the host. As a group, everyone leaves at 8:00am and then they return from their various routes to hot coffee, delicious food, and friendly faces. The camaraderie and support of these breakfast runs is great.
This final run will be hosted by Regina Clark. You’ll need to RSVP her at rbiker001@comcast.net to let her know what you are bringing and to get her address.
There are four routes of 3, 4. 5 and 9 miles. It is the Braddock Heights area and Regina wants runners to know that all routes have hills some bigger than others.
Also, she has a long driveway for parking or you may choose from two parking areas: Sweet Water court or Vindabona Nursing home. Both are close, just walking distance from her home.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Celtic Canter 5K
2019-03-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Belle Grove Square, 14 Park Avenue, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
This race is held in historic downtown Westminster. Proceeds benefit local organization. Stay after the race for the downtown Irish celebration & pub crawl.

Forest of Needwood 5 Miler
2019-03-09 13:00 - 14:30 | St. Mary’s Church, 4231 Catholic Church Road, Petersville, MD, United States
***FSRC Grand Prix Event #3***
This race is run through a historic property known as the Forest of Needwood in Petersville, just north of Brunswick, MD. The course is a scenic and rolling 5 mile loop.
The race honors the memory of Jennifer Shafer Odom, a true American hero. She gave her life in the service of our country while serving in the United States Army, in 1999. She was a Brunswick High School and West Point graduate. This race supports a scholarship fund in her honor.
Profit from the race supports our scholarship fund that has helped over 100 students with college expenses over the years, as we have given out over $12,000 to support them over the years.
Sponsored by BARC and Express Run Club.
2019 Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Petersville/37THANNUALFORESTOFNEEDWOOD

Mission 10 Miler/Mission 1 Mile Fun Run
2019-03-24 08:00 - 11:30 | Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick, MD, United States
The Mission 10 Miler, a USATF-certified 10-mile out-and-back course, starts from Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium leading runners through beautiful, scenic Frederick, Maryland. It is an early-season, premiere event. Taking place, Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.
All race proceeds benefit the Frederick Rescue Mission, a nonprofit serving the homeless and those in need in Frederick. By running in the Mission 10 Miler, you will help the Mission go one step further in helping the needy in our community.
The Mission 10 Miler is chip-timed event with overall and age group awards. Make our Mission your mission! #makeityourmission

March Happy Hour-As Cool as a Cucumber
2019-03-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Idiom Brewing Co., 340 E. Patrick Street, #104,, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
It’s Spring Break for me, so what better way to celebrate than with a happy hour. It’s been a while since we’ve gathered, so hopefully you are looking forward to meeting up with your running buddies. If you are new to the club, this is a great way to meet other members of the club.
This month we will be headed to Idiom Brewing Co. Many of you have been there already and many of you might have run by it on a run down Carroll Creek Linear Park. Parking is available at the Old Gilbert’s Restaurant Supply located at 405 E. Patrick Street. If you are wondering about food, you can bring in outside food or have food delivered. Gambrill Mt. Food Co. food truck will also be there.
For more information, check out their website https://www.idiombrewing.com/ or Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/idiombrewingco/
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Heidi
FSRC Social Committee

Inaugural Bomb Suit World Record 1 Mile Run and Family 5K
2019-03-30 07:30 - 12:00 | Woodgrove High School, 36811 Allder School Rd, Purcellville, VA, 20132, United States
Inaugural Bomb Suit World Record 1 Mile Run and Family 5K with the EOD Warrior Foundation on March 30 2019. Before the world record attempt there is family friendly 5K run to honor fallen EOD warriors and all proceeds will benefit the EOD Warrior Foundation. We are also excited to have the Washington Redskin Cheerleaders joining us to cheer all 5K and World Record runners when they cross the finish line along with some great people who will be taking the World Record Challenge to make it a memorable day. Mission Volant will be executing the parachute jump in to start the competition as well as multiple military demonstrations so people can spectate and cheer on the wide range of military, and law enforcement warriors who are taking the Bomb Suit challenge.

Get Pumped for Pets 15k
2019-03-31 09:00 - 11:00 | kent narrows center, Piney Narrows Rd, Chester, MD, 21619
Hosted by KIRG
This is a fun, flat, and fast early season race for a great cause. Winding through the beautiful Cross Island Trail, runners of all skill levels can participate. Everyone receives finisher medals, craft beer (for those of age), and some of the coolest age group prizes ever!
Get Pumped for Pets is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to saving and improving the lives of animals throughout the mid-Atlantic region by providing funding and/or supplies to community rescue organizations through grants and gifts.
