Friday Night Cross Country Summer Series

Ellicott City, United States • 19-7 Jun-Aug 2026

Friday Night Cross Country Summer Series

The Friday Night Cross Country Summer Series is a sequence of four community cross-country races held at high school sites in the area. Three races have confirmed dates and locations: June 19, 2026 at Howard High School (8700 Old Annapolis Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043); July 24, 2026 at River Hill High School (12101 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029); and August 7, 2026 at Reservoir High School (11550 Scaggsville Rd, Fulton, MD 20759). One additional race is planned but not yet confirmed.

Distances for the confirmed races include:

  • 3 miles
  • 3 miles
  • 2 miles

Online pre-registration opens June 5, 2026 and closes on the day of each race. Online registration is free; a $5 cash race fee is collected on race day and participants receive their bib at the event. Participants who pre-register but do not attend are asked to cancel their registration.

The series offers an incentive for repeated participation: participants who complete three of the four races receive a shirt. Event information specifies venue addresses and the number of races in the series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

3 mi
Howard High School
3 mi
River Hill High School
Reservoir High School
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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A 5 km and 10 km event along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal path in Georgetown, Washington, DC on June 20, 2026. Walkers are welcome and registration fees vary by date with separate pricing for each distance.

Kick off the Blue Crab Bolt series at Seneca Creek State Park with scenic 5K and 10K trail runs featuring lake views and singletrack paths. Enjoy professional race support, post-run breakfast burritos, and a festive atmosphere.

MCRRC Cross Country on the Farm Trail 5K is a trail race at Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood MD. Non member registration is available for a $20 fee and the event is part of the club's low key race series.

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