Course is a gently rolling tour of historic Downtown Frederick city, and the residential neighborhoods of Frederick county. Starts and finishes at Harry Grove Stadium, home of the Frederick Keys Baseball team.

Frederick Marathon

Human Interest Story

The 2009 Frederick Marathon proposal was supposed to be in front of the board before January first. Race organizers were urged to bring a new course to the city's officials that would alleviate traffic congestion.

A Marathon of a Plan: Frederick Marathon

The 2009 Frederick Running Festival will begin on Saturday, May 2 with the 
Health and Fitness Expo and will conclude on Sunday, May 3. This year's 
event will again see all races start and finish at the Frederick 
Fairgrounds.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Frederick Running Festival Registration Now Open

Although a car crash delayed some runners before they got to the starting line, the 2008 Frederick Marathon had no major dilemmas.  The eighteen-year-old driver, whose name police did not release, lost control of the Mercury Tracer she was driving and overturned into a bush.  Aside from traffic, there were no major glitches, race director Rachel Ridgway said. She believes the marathon's revamped course and relocated venue improved the event.

Prerace traffic snarls aside, marathon runs glitch-free

Post-Race Review/ Results

Debuting in the marathon distance Brian Baillie won the 2008 Frederick Marathon in 2:34:48.  Melissa Tanner won the women's race in 2:56:17, setting a course record by forty seconds.  Tanner was a track star from Harvard running her third marathon.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results