Frederick Running Festival Preview Run
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Event overview
The Frederick Running Festival Preview Run is scheduled for April 18, 2026 in Frederick, MD. The event is hosted by the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club in coordination with Corrigan Sports Enterprises. It is a supported on-course training run that previews much of the race course and goes through Historic Downtown Frederick. The group run covers 12 miles, is free and open to the public, and is held two weeks prior to race day. The run is casual, not timed, and is held on an open course.
Logistics and safety
The meeting location is the Frederick Visitor Center, 151 East St, Frederick, MD 21701. The Visitor Center offers restrooms and a place to warm up after the run. Organizers ask participants to park in the lot next to the Visitor Center but not in designated visitor spots; a parking ramp is available across the street if the lot is full. The Steeplechasers will provide turn-by-turn directions and a mid-course water stop. Charm City Run Frederick will provide post-run refreshments and breakfast at their store. Participants are advised to bring their own water and energy supplements if needed. Runners must obey all traffic laws, run on sidewalks where available, run against traffic if they enter the roadway for visibility, and run at their own risk. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.