FREDERICK SUMMER SOLSTICE 8K
Frederick County's Original 8K Twilight Race!
Saturday, June 18, 2022, 7:30 pm
Walkersville Volunteer Fire Department Carnival Grounds
79 W. Frederick St, Walkersville, MD
(DIRECTIONS)
no processing fee!
brought to you by the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club
donations passed through to Blessings in a Backpack
Race Info
Click HERE for information on the Virtual 8k.
8K COURSE
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TIMING
Bib Chip timing provided by: Racine MultiSports
AWARDS
Overall awards are based on gun time, all others are based on net time.
Individual Awards
1st Overall Male/Female
(including store gift card/gift bag from Charm City Run)
1st Masters (40+) Male/Female
1st and 2nd Overall Non-Binary
Top 3 Age Group Male/Female:
19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Team Award
Award to top team
TEAMS
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Teams are co-ed
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The minimum team size is three with at least one female
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The first team member to register creates the team name, and other team members specify the team name during registration
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The team score will be the sum of the net times of the three fastest team members with at least one female. If a team has fewer than three scoring finishers, the team will be disqualified.
TIME CUTOFF
For the safety of our participants, the 8K has a time cutoff of one hour and 15 minutes (15 minute/mile pace).
RACE SHIRTS
An awesome short-sleeve technical shirt is included in your registration. We're really excited about this year's shirt!
HYDRATION
Cupped water will be available at three water stops along the course, and bottled water will be provided at the finish line. If you need hydration before the race, we suggest that you bring it with you.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 16
4-7pm: Packet Pickup at Charm City Run - 467 West Patrick St, Frederick
Saturday, June 18
6:00pm: Packet Pickup at race venue
7:25pm: Athletes Serving Athletes 8k race start
7:30pm: General 8k Race Start
8:00-10:00pm: PARTY!
Race-Day Registration
Online registration is open through race day, but please be aware that entry fees increase on Thursday June 16 and again on race day.
Race shirts may not be available for race day registrants.
PARKING
Parking will be located in the lot behind the Fire Hall, and the adjacent grassy area.
Overflow parking is available at Walkersville High School. There will be parking attendants on site to assist.
PLEASE enter W. Frederick St from the south off of Rt 194 (Woodsboro Pike), as shown on the diagram. The road will be closed at the north intersection of Rt 194 and Frederick Street.
RESULTS
Race results will be available via shared-use kiosks. Runners can also check their results via our real-time results portal. The QR code on your race bib will take you directly to your individual results!
PARTY!
We've got a great after-party planned. Check out the details on our Party Page!
POLICIES
No Bib transfers and No Refunds (See here for FSRC Policy)
Weather Policy - We love the summer season, but occasionally the weather can be uncooperative. At the discretion of the Race Director and Town of Walkersville municipal and emergency officials, the race may be postponed, changed to an untimed Fun Run, or canceled. Sorry, no refunds.
Any runner finishing more than 75 minutes after race start may not receive an official time. If you are not maintaining a 15 min/mile pace, please get up on the sidewalk after 8:45pm (assuming no rain delay).
For your safety and the safety of those around you, headphones are discouraged.
Dogs, bicycles, skates, and strollers are not allowed and runners in violation of this policy are subject to disqualification and removal from the course. Note: Strollers/sports chairs associated with the Athletes Serving Athletes program are permitted.
FSRC has adopted the guidelines outlined by USATF regarding Transgender and Transsexual Athletes. (See here for FSRC policy)