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Friends 10K - 5K and Fun Run/Walk

Sun November 3, 2024 Thurmont, MD 21788 US Directions

Events

5K

$30 9:00AM EST - 11:00AM EST
181 spots left. Price increases after September 3, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

10K

$30 9:00AM EST - 11:00AM EST
189 spots left. Price increases after September 3, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Fun Run / Walk

$10 9:00AM EST - 11:00AM EST
97 spots left. Registration ends November 2, 2024 at 11:00pm EDT

5K - no tech shirt

$25 9:00AM EST - 11:00AM EST Price increases after September 3, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

10K - no tech shirt

$25 9:00AM EST - 11:00AM EST Price increases after September 3, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

William Houck Drive, William Houck (Lake) Area, Cunningham Falls State Park
39.6265, -77.4632
Thurmont, MD US 21788

Description

5K: Paved, rolling 5K among the fall colors in Cunningham Falls State Park. Includes "The Hill".  

10K: Challenging double-loop of the paved 5K course. Among the fall colors and crisp air in Cunningham Falls State Park.

The Fun Run / Walk is an untimed 1.4-mile family-friendly stroll on the pavement in Cunningham Falls Park.

The races start at 9 am.  Sunday, November 3.

Sorry, shirts unavailable for registrations made after October 13, 2024.

BE ADVISED,  REGISTRATION ENDS 9 PM ON NOVEMBER 2.  NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

DIRECTIONS FROM US 15 IN THURMONTTake MD 77 west 3 miles, then turn left on to Catoctin Hollow Road.  Proceed 1.3 miles, then turn right on to William Houck Drive.  Just after the Entrance Station on William Houck Drive, turn right into the large parking area (South Beach Circle) and follow guidance for your parking spot.   

PACKET PICK UPS:

Sat Nov. 2, 12-Noon - 3 PM.  Charm City Run,  925 W. 7th Street, Frederick, MD 21702  (301) 620-8552. 

Sun Nov. 3 (race day morning) 8:00 - 8:45 am, In the William Houck Area, 200' from the start line,  South Beach Circle parking area.  Coordinates: 39.6270, -77.4628

EVENT RECORDS: 5K Male: Zachary Newman: 17:33, 5K Female: Michelle Lane 22:42, 10K Male: Tom Yinger 40:21, 10K Female: Leslie Miller 42:53.

Proceeds benefit the Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks www.cunninghamgambrill.org  a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to support and enhance the programs and recreational offerings of Maryland's Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks through charitable contributions and in-kind donations.

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