Frederick Summer Solstice 8K

FREDERICK SUMMER SOLSTICE 8K

Frederick County's Original 8K Twilight Race

Saturday, June 12, 2027

Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company

79 W. Frederick St, Walkersville, MD

A Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club Signature Race

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Herald the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere by running the 12th 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!

Our 2027 Premier Sponsor

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8K Race

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Race with us!

$40

7:30PM EDT

Registration Opens February 15, 2027 at 12:00am EST

20% of the distance, all the fun!

$25

7:35PM EDT

Registration Opens February 15, 2027 at 12:00am EST

Athletes Serving Athletes

$40

7:25PM EDT

Registration Opens February 15, 2027 at 12:00am EST

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 $14,068 from the 2026 race, bringing the total donated since 2016 to $206,126.