Friends 10K - 5K and Fun Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• 5K: Paved, rolling 5K among the fall colors in Cunningham Falls State Park. Includes "The Hill".
• 10K: Challenging double-loop of the paved 5K course. Among the fall colors and crisp air in Cunningham Falls State Park.
• Fun Run/Walk: An untimed 1.4-mile family-friendly stroll on the pavement in Cunningham Falls Park.
• Date & Time: The races start at 9 am on Sunday, November 2.

🎖️ Special Recognition

• Challenge Completion: If you participate in the Makin' Hay 5K or 10K on April 19 and finish the Friends 5K or 10K, CONGRATULATIONS! You will receive a neat piece of swag to brag about running (or walking) the two hilliest, most scenic courses in the county!

⏰ Registration Information

• Deadline: Registration ends at 9 PM on November 1. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
• Time Change: Reminder: Savings Time ends Sunday at 2 AM. "Fall back"...more time to rest and prepare before the race.

🗺️ Directions to the Venue

• From US 15 in Thurmont: Take MD 77 west 3 miles, then turn left onto Catoctin Hollow Road. Proceed 1.3 miles, then turn right onto William Houck Drive. Just after the Entrance Station on William Houck Drive, turn right into the large parking area (South Beach Circle) and follow guidance for your parking spot.
• Address: 14274 William Houck Drive.
• Lat/Long: 39.6265, -77.4632.
• Note: The race is NOT at 14039 Catoctin Hollow Road and it is NOT at the Manor Area. It IS in the William Houck (lake) Area.

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Saturday Nov. 1: 12-Noon - 3 PM at Charm City Run, 925 W. 7th Street, Frederick, MD 21702 (301) 620-8552.
• Race Day (Sunday Nov. 2): 8:00 - 8:45 AM in the William Houck Area, 200' from the start line, South Beach Circle parking area. Coordinates: 39.6270, -77.4628.

🏆 Event Records

• 5K Male: Zachary Newman: 17:33.
• 5K Female: Helena Rachtan: 21:54.
• 10K Male: Tom Yinger: 40:21.
• 10K Female: Erin Snyder: 41:27.

🌳 Supporting the Cause

• Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit the Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks www.cunninghamgambrill.org, a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to support and enhance the programs and recreational offerings of Maryland's Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks through charitable contributions and in-kind donations.

🔗 More Information

• Race URL: For more details, visit Friends 10K - 5K and Fun Run/Walk.