The Frederick Women's Distance Festival 5K Training Program is free to enter. This clinic takes place on June 3, 2026, at TJ Middle School in Frederick, Maryland, with an 8:00 AM start time. Designed for women runners, the program offers structured training focused on 5K distance preparation. As a clinic-style event rather than a competitive race, it provides coaching and guidance for runners looking to build their fitness and technique. The zero entry fee makes it an accessible option for local athletes preparing for upcoming races or simply looking to improve their running fitness.
From the Race Organizer
Goal Race: Frederick Women's Distance Festival, August 1, 2026 Program Length: 8 weeks Information Session: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6pm at Talley Rec Center 3rd floor conference room (enter on side closest to Concession Stand and Baker Park Bandshell) First Group Run: Wednesday, June 10th, at 6 pm at TJ Middle School at 1799 Schifferstadt Blvd. Ongoing Group Runs Wednesdays: 6:00 PM meet at TJ Middle School and Baker Park, Frederick. More information will be posted on the "Frederick Women's 5K Training Program" Facebook Group. Saturdays: 8:00 AM, Various locations in or near Frederick. More information will be posted on the "Frederick Women's 5K Training Program" Facebook Page Head Coach: Brigitte Farrell Program Description: The Frederick Women’s Distance Festival 5k Training Program is ideal for: Walkers who would like to begin adding short run segments to improve fitness and run-walk a 5k race. Casual runners who would like to be able to consistently run an entire 5k race. Intermediate runners comfortable with racing the 5k distance who would like to improve their race time. Any women who would like to run with other women to make friends and get motivated to move. Each participant is given a training plan including recommendations for mileage, cross-training, and days off. While some runs will need to be done on your own, volunteer coaches lead group runs twice a week. Group runs are encouraged, but not mandatory. A private Facebook page provides a place to coordinate additional runs with other participants, and to get support and advice from more experienced participants and your volunteer coaches. We try our best to answer your questions, or at least connect you with someone who can. You must be a paid member of FSRC to register for this training. If you are not a member, it's only $25 to join FSRC and you get this training and so much more. Click on https://steeplechasers.org/membership/join/ to learn more and follow the instructions to join. If you think you are already a paid member of the club and you can't register, please check the spelling of the name you used to join the club, using the Membership Lookup function at https://runsignup.com/Club/SearchForRenew/668 . Once you've joined the club, or renewed your club membership, come back here to register for the training. Cost: $0 for current Steeplechasers members Minimum Age: 14 Prerequisites: To help protect against injury, we strongly recommend you are: comfortable walking 30 minutes at any pace Have the blessing of your physician if you have some sort of medical issue that may affect your participation (heart issues, orthopedic concerns, etc.) To Register: (1) Make sure you are a paid member of the club by checking https://steeplechasers.org/membership/registered-members/. If not already a paid member, you need to join before registering for the training program. You can renew or join at https://runsignup.com/fsrc. Click Renew to renew your membership or Sign Up to join. If you're asked to claim your account, please see https://steeplechasers.org/membership/claim-account-rsu/ (2) Sign up using the "Sign Up" button here. (3) Ask to join the Frederick Women's 5k Training Program Facebook group . The Facebook group is our primary means of communicating to keep you updated on when and where runs are occurring, to help you find support and get your questions answered by your coaches and fellow participants, and to notify you of cancellations due to weather.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 3.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Frederick, MD.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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When is Frederick Women’s Distance Festival 5k Training Program 2026 — Frederick, MD?
Frederick Women’s Distance Festival 5k Training Program 2026 — Frederick, MD takes place on June 3, 2026. The race is held in Frederick, Maryland.
Where is Frederick Women’s Distance Festival 5k Training Program 2026 — Frederick, MD held?
Frederick Women’s Distance Festival 5k Training Program 2026 — Frederick, MD is held at TJ Middle School in Frederick, Maryland.
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