2020 Frederick Running Festival Run Virtually
We recently received word from the City of Frederick that given the situation and in-line with other cancellations in the community they will not be issuing any new race permits until further notice. With that news we have no other choice but to announce that the 2020 Frederick Running Festival will be switched to a virtual race.
We had high hopes that with the open footprint of the Great Frederick Fairgrounds and the fact that the 5k and half-marathon were conducted on separate days that we would be able to develop a plan the met the necessary safety standards to conduct the race. However, we respect the city’s decision and look forward to working with the city services to plan our 2021 Frederick Running Festival in the spring.
We’ve adjusted our plans accordingly, and offer you the options to participate virtually or defer your entry to next year without incurring any additional costs:
OPTION 1: Run the Virtual Frederick Running Festival (NO ACTION REQUIRED)
- Participate virtually by running your distance and on your own “course” at your pace on your preferred date in accordance with your local or state social distancing guidelines.
o We will focus our efforts on our rescheduled race date of September 5 to create a bigger sense of community.
- We are finalizing plans to offer live packet pick up in several locations that will include photo opportunities, giveaways and other unique activities as well as an option to ship your packet for those who cannot attend.
- Opportunity to print a race bib, upload race times & participate in an online virtual experience that only Corrigan Sports can deliver.
- Engage in social media promotions such as photo contests and trivia
- Additional random prizes will be included in mailings such as free or discounted 2021 Frederick RunFest race entries and merchandise.
- All entrants will be switched to VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT by default (unless you choose option 2 below to defer)
- We are finalizing plans to offer live packet pick up in several locations that will include photo opportunities, giveaways and other unique activities as well as an option to ship your packet for those who cannot attend.
OPTION 2: DEFER MY REGISTRATION (ACTION REQUIRED BY AUG. 15)
- If you choose not to run the Virtual Frederick Running Festival, you can defer your entry to the Frederick Running Festival in 2021 or 2022.
- You must make your deferment decision by August 15. There is no charge to defer.
- Deferred entries will not receive this year’s race premiums or medal
- To complete your deferral, follow these steps:
- Log into RunSignup and go to your profile: https://runsignup.com/Profile
o Under the Upcoming Events section, click MANAGE REGISTRATION next to your Frederick Running Festival Registration
o Click the DEFER REGISTRATION tab
o Click the CONFIRM DEFERRAL button
Here is a tutorial with more information: https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062915-defer-registration-claim-deferral
Per our policy which every runner agrees to during the online registration & waiver process with a required check box check box, CSE does not offer registration refunds.
CSE appreciates everyone’s patience and understanding as we made difficult decisions that were in the best interest of our runners and for Frederick as a whole. Stay safe everyone.
