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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASA 8k | 8K | Jun 12, 20277:25 PM | $40$45 after Apr 1, 2027 | – |
| 8K Run | 8K | Jun 12, 20277:30 PM | $40$45 after Apr 1, 2027 | – |
| One-Mile Fun Run | Kids | Jun 12, 20277:35 PM | $25$30 after Apr 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Jun 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 8K in Maryland, which costs $35 right now.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:41 AM, and the ASA 8k starts at 7:25 PM. The start sits about 340 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
79 W Frederick St, Walkersville, MD 21793
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for Frederick Summer Solstice 8K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 8K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 35:54 or better, the top quarter in 42:47, and half the field in 51:38; the last tenth came in after 1:07:35.
At the 2026 ASA 8k, the fastest tenth finished in 50:30 or better, the top quarter in 51:52, and half the field in 53:06; the last tenth came in after 1:10:33.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 43:19 | 31:31 |
| 20-29 | 38:04 | 28:44 |
| 30-39 | 38:20 | 29:34 |
| 40-49 | 39:27 | 29:28 |
| 50-59 | 42:25 | 36:07 |
| 60-69 | 50:52 | 42:54 |
| 70+ | n/a | 47:06 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 69 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 271 to 436 finishers, and the median time rose from 47:57 to 51:38.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 436 (+16%) | 51:38 | under 35:54 | 27:28 |
| 2025 | 376 (-3%) | 48:35 | under 35:56 | 27:18 |
| 2024 | 386 (+8%) | 49:58 | under 37:00 | 27:22 |
| 2023 | 359 (+32%) | 48:24 | under 34:47 | 27:19 |
| 2022 | 271 | 47:57 | under 35:45 | 27:42 |
From each year's official results for the 8K; virtual options are left out.
About average for US 8Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 8K field finished under 42:47, against 42:05 in a typical US 8K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around June 12 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 36% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 90°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Frederick Summer Solstice 8K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
EVENT SCHEDULE. Thursday, June 11. 4:00-7:00pm: Packet Pickup at Charm City Run - 925 West Seventh St, Frederick. Saturday, June 13. 6:00pm: Packet Pickup at race venue. 7:25pm: Athletes Serving Athletes 8k race start. 7:30pm: General 8K…
Schedule and packet pickup
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Rules and FAQ
You've got questions - we've got answers! Registration. Will there be race-day registration for the in-person race? Online registration will remain open through the start of the race at 7:30pm on race night However, you must register…
Rules and FAQ
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The cause
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Without our generous sponsors, we would not be able to bring a first-class race to our participants, while also raising significant funds for our charitable beneficiary. . In 2025 the Frederick Steeplechasers…
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Herald the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere by running the 8th annual Frederick Summer Solstice 8k (Frederick County's Original Twilight Race), presented by the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club. 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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