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Frederick Summer Solstice 8K 2027

Date
Saturday, June 12, 2027
Start time
7:25 PM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $25 · goes up to $45 on Apr 1, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
ASA 8k8KJun 12, 20277:25 PM$40$45 after Apr 1, 2027–
8K Run8KJun 12, 20277:30 PM$40$45 after Apr 1, 2027–
One-Mile Fun RunKidsJun 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.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • ASA 8k and 8K Run: $40 until Mar 31, then $45 until May 12, then $50 until Jun 9, then $55 until Jun 12.
  • One-Mile Fun Run: $25 until Mar 31, then $30 until May 12, then $35 until Jun 9, then $40 until Jun 12.

Online registration closes Jun 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 8K in Maryland, which costs $35 right now.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

8K Run

436
finishers
51:38
median (10:23 /mi)
27:28
winning time
51% / 49%
women / men
median 51:3828:161:19:10
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

ASA 8k

21
finishers
53:06
median (10:41 /mi)
50:30
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for Frederick Summer Solstice 8K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Frederick Summer Solstice 8K?

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.

Third place by age group, 2026 8K Run
AgeWomenMen
Under 2043:1931:31
20-2938:0428:44
30-3938:2029:34
40-4939:2729:28
50-5942:2536:07
60-6950:5242:54
70+n/a47:06

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Finishers by year

Up 69 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

Frederick Summer Solstice 8K 8K year by year

From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 271 to 436 finishers, and the median time rose from 47:57 to 51:38.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026436 (+16%)51:38under 35:5427:28
2025376 (-3%)48:35under 35:5627:18
2024386 (+8%)49:58under 37:0027:22
2023359 (+32%)48:24under 34:4727:19
202227147:57under 35:4527:42

From each year's official results for the 8K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Frederick Summer Solstice 8K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

RACE INFO

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

Testimonials

"This is just a first-rate event on all levels: registration, pick-up, professional timing and photos, free beer. Very smooth and super fun at every turn!!". About the 2024 race. "Spectacular, well-organized event - Well done! Thank you…

Course

8K Course Map

8K Course Map, from the Frederick Summer Solstice 8K page

Rules and FAQ

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

Referral Refund Program

Invite your friends to join you at this year's Frederick Summer Solstice 8K. If you get three friends to register using the special referral link included in your confirmation email, you will receive a $5.00 refund as our Thank You. Have…

The cause

Sponsor Information

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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Race details

Where
79 W Frederick St, Walkersville, MD 21793Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 340 feet
Included with entry
Technical Race Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
8K, Kids
Editions
2027 (Jun 12, 2027), 2026 (Jun 13, 2026), 2025 (Jun 14, 2025), 2024 (Jun 15, 2024), 2023 (Jun 17, 2023), 2022 (Jun 18, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Frederick Summer Solstice 8K?
Saturday, June 12, 2027, starting at 7:25 PM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Apr 1, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Jun 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Maryland?
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 8K in Maryland, which costs $35 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
8K, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 436 runners finished the 8K Run; the median finish was 51:38 and the winner ran 27:28.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
79 W Frederick St, Walkersville, MD 21793.

From the organizers

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!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!