How hilly is the Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon?
The Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon is described as gently rolling.
Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:43/km
- Typical conditions
- 69/100
- Evidence depth
- 38 verified facts
3:25:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- City, Historic, Parkland, Countryside, Riverside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon route go?
The Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon route starts at Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701 and finishes at Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701; all festival races finish at the fairgrounds. Underfoot, expect paved city roads through Frederick. It passes Downtown Frederick Market Street, Baker Park, Nymeo Field minor league baseball stadium, Hood College and Frederick Fairgrounds. Loop course starting and finishing at the Frederick Fairgrounds, winding through historic Downtown Frederick's Market Street, Baker Park, the Nymeo Field ballpark, and Hood College.
What should runners know on race day for the Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon?
7. Multi-race festival: Half Marathon, 2-Person Team Relay, Twilight 5K, and Kids Fun Run.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Parkland
- Countryside
- Riverside
Atmosphere
- Community
- Festival
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Approximately 7,000 participants across all festival races
- Field cap
- 3,000
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Minimum age
- 13+
- Cut-off
- 3 hours 25 minutes (15 min/mile pace) to complete the 13.1-mile course
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 7
- Expo / packet pickup
- Nava Health & Vitality Expo held at the Frederick Fairgrounds, opening Saturday at 10:00 AM, with off-site packet pickup at Road Runner Sports in Rockville and Columbia, MD during race week
- Medal
- Custom hinged finisher medal featuring the Frederick skyline with a 3D display stand
- Finisher tee
- Cotton crewneck sweatshirt with embroidery provided to participants
Access and course status
- Start
- Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701
- Finish
- Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701; all festival races finish at the fairgrounds
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Paved city roads through Frederick
- Landmarks
- Downtown Frederick Market Street, Baker Park, Nymeo Field minor league baseball stadium, Hood College, Frederick Fairgrounds
- Notable features
- Multi-race festival: Half Marathon, 2-Person Team Relay, Twilight 5K, and Kids Fun Run
- combo challenges include the Nut Job Challenge (Half + 5K) and the Black Eyed Susan Challenge
- 7 aid stations with water and Gatorade, some with fruit and snacks
- 7:00 AM start on Sunday
- Loop course starting and finishing at the Frederick Fairgrounds, winding through historic Downtown Frederick's Market Street, Baker Park, the Nymeo Field ballpark, and Hood College
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 15°CTypical temperature
- 16 kphTypical wind
- 6 mmTypical rainfall
- 69Favourability /100