Frederick Summer Solstice 8K
About this race
Herald the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere by running the 8th annual Frederick Summer Solstice 8k (Frederick County's Original Twilight Race), presented by the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club. Run the race and then stick around as the sun sets for our legendary celebration party with craft beer and live music!
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Join fellow runners on June 13, 2026 for the Frederick Summer Solstice 8K. It's a fantastic 8K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Walkersville.
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8K Run
One-Mile Fun Run
This untimed run/walk is perfect for participants who would like to join in the fun of the event without the commitment to run the longer distance under the cutoff time of 75 minutes. Strollers are allowed.
ASA 8k
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About Walkersville
Frederick Summer Solstice 8K takes place in Walkersville, Maryland, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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