Friday Night Cross Country Summer Series 2026 — Ellicott City, MD

Date
June 19, 2026
Location
Ellicott City, MD
Venue
8700 Old Annapolis Rd
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00
Events
Friday Night XC Howard High School ($5 Cash Fee Race Day), Friday Night XC Wilde Lake High School ($5 Cash Fee Race Day), Friday Night XC River Hill High School ($5 Cash Fee Race Day), Friday Night XC Reservoir High School ($5 Cash Fee Race Day)
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The Friday Night Cross Country Summer Series takes place at 8700 Old Annapolis Rd in Ellicott City, Maryland. This free running event offers 2-mile and 3-mile options, making it accessible for runners seeking shorter summer workouts or those building fitness. The series is scheduled for June 19, 2026, with a 7:00 AM start time. Since entry is free, it's an economical option for local runners and visitors to the area looking to maintain training consistency during the summer season without race-day expenses. Whether you're preparing for longer events or simply want a structured run with other athletes, this series provides a low-commitment opportunity to get on the course.

From the Race Organizer
There will be 4 races this year and they will all start at 7pm. Howard (6/19 3 miles), Wilde Lake (7/17 3 miles), River Hill (7/24 3 miles), Reservoir (8/7 2 miles). Run 3 of the 4 to get a shirt. Pre-register on this site and then pay your $5 cash entry fee and get your bib race day. If you sign up and do not come, please log in and cancel your registration. We are also collecting items for Grassroots Crisis Intervention, and their current needs list can be found at this link: Current Needs - Grassroots Crisis Intervention 6/19/26 7pm Howard High School - 8700 Old Annapolis Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043 7/17/26 7pm Wilde Lake High School - 5460 Trumpeter Rd, Columbia, MD 21044 7/24/26 7pm River Hill High School - 12101 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029 8/7/26 7pm Reservoir High School - 11550 Scaggsville Rd, Fulton, MD 20759

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Friday Night Cross Country Summer Series 2026 — Ellicott City, MD?

Friday Night Cross Country Summer Series 2026 — Ellicott City, MD takes place on June 19, 2026. The race is held in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Where is Friday Night Cross Country Summer Series 2026 — Ellicott City, MD held?

Friday Night Cross Country Summer Series 2026 — Ellicott City, MD is held at 8700 Old Annapolis Rd in Ellicott City, Maryland.

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