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        Herald the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere by running the 10th annual Frederick Summer Solstice 8k, 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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Net proceeds from the Frederick Summer Solstice 8K benefit the Frederick chapter of Blessings in a Backpack. The Frederick Steeplechasers donated race proceeds of $20,211 from the 2024 race, bringing the total since the inaugural race in 2016 to $179,267. 
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Blessings in a Backpack, Frederick Chapter is a local chapter of the national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Blessings mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends and over school breaks for school-age children who might otherwise go hungry when school meals are unavailable.

brought to you by the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club, celebrating 50 years of running in Frederick