FREDERICK SUMMER SOLSTICE 8K
Frederick County's Original 8K Twilight Race
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company
79 W. Frederick St, Walkersville, MD
A Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club Signature Race
Herald the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere by running the 11th annual Frederick Summer Solstice 8K.
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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Price:
$25
Time:
7:35PM EDT
Price increases after March 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Net proceeds of the Frederick Summer Solstice 8K are donated to the Frederick chapter of Blessings In A Backpack.
BIAB mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends and over school breaks for school-age children who might otherwise go hungry when school meals are unavailable.
The Frederick Steeplechasers donated race proceeds of $12,790 from the 2025 race, bringing the total donated since 2016 to $192,058.
