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

When Dickson Mercer went to Africa to work in the Peace Corps in 2007, the former Frederick resident and avid runner wanted to make sure he could continue to run.

Finding a Way

Post-Race Review/ Results

Heavy rains pounded the Frederick Marathon on Sunday for the seventh annual running of the race. Dickson Mercer, 27, won the overall men's title with a time of 2 hours 37 minutes and 3 seconds.

Rain does not dampen Frederick Marathon

Two runners who were second in previous Frederick Marathons won the big prize in the rain on Sunday.

Mercer, Knickman Win Rainy Marathon

With the heaviest bands of rain hitting the area during the Sunday morning hours, it was a soggy, cold Frederick Marathon for thousands of runners.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results