The Frederick Foot & Ankle Half-Marathon is on May 2nd @7 a.m.

2021 REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON!

The half marathon is open to participants at least 14 years of age on race day. The race will begin and end at the Frederick Fairgrounds.

“Race premiums will keep me coming back! They were great!”

-Sara A. from Alexandria, Va

 The Nitty Gritty

The course will remain open for 3 hours and 16 minutes, closing on a continuous pace of 14:57 minutes per mile. If you are unable to maintain this pace, please e-mail us immediately at [email protected] to work out a solution for you. You may be asked to move off the course and continue as a pedestrian as the course must reopens to traffic.

We will have 7 aid stations on the course, each stocked with water and Gatorade. Select locations will also offer fruit, salty snacks, and various flavored  HUMA Gels. Each aid station will have at least one port-a-pot and a SELF HELP Kit with basic runner amenities.

The following items are not permitted on the course: pets, skateboards, bicycles, roller blades, baby joggers, and any other type of vehicle (other than official race vehicles). These regulations are for your safety and the safety of the other participants in the race.  Corrigan Sports reserves the right to disqualify and remove anyone from the course who has any of the above items.   Headphones are strongly discouraged, and will make you ineligible for overall awards. Read full policy.

Bib Number Requirements

All registered participants will receive bib numbers that must be worn on race day. If you will need to pick up your bib on race day, please fill out this form. Please fill in the necessary medical and emergency contact information on the back of the bib number with a pen or waterproof marker. The bib must be worn on the front outside of all clothing during the entire race, clearly visible for the race officials and photographers. Bib numbers are nontransferable and must be worn by the registrant to whom it has been assigned.

The timing chip is adhered to the back of the bib. Do not alter the bib/timing strip in any way! Without a bib, your time will not be recorded. Do not cross the finish line more than once. If you drop out of the race, please notify a course official. You will be transported back to the stadium. DO NOT CROSS THE FINISH LINE. There is no need to return your bib/timing chip after the race.

Race Premium

Runners will be able to pick up their premium at the expo on Saturday, May 1 or post-race on Sunday, May 2. Stay tuned for more info.

PLEASE NOTE:  If you chose to pick up your race bib at one of the satellite packet pick up locations, you WILL NOT receive your premium at this location and are asked to pick up after the race. If you want your premium prior to race day it is required that you attend the expo on Saturday, May 1.

Awards

All finishers will receive a commemorative race medal. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female runners, and to the top male and female masters’ runners based on gun time. There is no duplication of prizes.

Age group awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group division.  Age group awards will be awarded in the following categories: 19& Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. All Age Group Awards will be mailed within a month after the event.

Disclaimer: We will not ship age group awards internationally