Friends 10K
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Event overview
The Friends 10K - 5K and Fun Run/Walk takes place on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Cunningham Falls State Park in the William Houck (Lake) Area, Thurmont, MD (14274 William Houck Drive; lat/long 39.6265, -77.4632). The event offers timed races and an untimed family stroll on paved surfaces.
Distances offered
- 5K - paved, rolling course that includes "The Hill"
- 10K - double-loop of the 5K course on the same paved route
- Fun Run / Walk - untimed 1.4-mile family stroll on pavement
Location and logistics
The course and park map include parking, restrooms, and mileposts. All registration fees are embedded into the registration price. Registration closes at 9 PM on November 1; there is no race day registration. Prices for the 5K and 10K increase after October 12, 2025.
Packet pick-up is available Saturday, Nov. 1 (12:00 - 3:00 PM) at Charm City Run, 925 W. 7th Street, Frederick, MD 21702, and on race morning in the William Houck Area (South Beach Circle parking area, coordinates 39.6270, -77.4628). Proceeds benefit the Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks, a 501(c)(3) organization supporting programs and recreational offerings in the parks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.