JOIN US: This beautiful and fun 5K dash around Frederick Maryland's Baker Park is held annually on the first Saturday of December to benefit Girls on the Run of Mid and Western Maryland. Come ready to compete, or come in a (safe) costume - we'll provide a high-energy event for all! WHAT IS GIRLS ON THE RUN? Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a youth development after school program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. The program is dedicated to inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident while creatively integrating running or movement. Each season concludes with a celebratory 5K run! Companion Race - Gingerbread Dash 5K! Includes linking medals! The elves are once again excited to bring back the Dash spirit to Downtown Hagerstown on Sunday, December 6, 2026 with the Gingerbread Dash! This event promises to be the perfect complement to the Candy Cane Dash, with plenty of holiday cheer to go around! For information about the Gingerbread Dash visit us at www.gingerbreaddash.org.
All participants timed and untimed will receive a Candy Cane Dash Finisher Medal! Timed participants will be eligible for post race awards. Top Male & Female Masters Male & Female Age Group Awards Top Overall Team (Competitive Teams/Groups) Most Festive Team (Competitive and Non Competitive Teams Eligible) Top in each of the following age groups for both male and female: 14 and under 15 to 19 20 to 29 30 to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 60 to 69 70 to 79 80 plus
5K: 2026 Shirt Design
1K: 2026 Shirt Design
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $25.00 | Jul 3 | Jul 5 |
| $30.00 | Jul 6 | Aug 15 | |
| $35.00 | Aug 16 | Oct 30 | |
| $40.00 | Nov 1 | Nov 30 | |
| $45.00 | Dec 1 | Dec 5 | |
| 1K | $15.00 | Jul 3 | Jul 5 |
| $20.00 | Jul 6 | Dec 5 |
Interested in this race?
7:00 AM - Packet Pick Up and Same Day Registration Opens 7:15 AM - Family Fun Zone Opens 8:30 AM - 1K Fun Run Start 8:40 AM - Pre-race Warm Up (estimate timing) 8:45 AM - Packet Pick Up and Same Day Registration Closes 8:55 AM - ADA/Accessibility 5K Start 9:00 AM - 5K Start 9:30 AM - Awards Announced (timing subject to change) *GOTR participants should plan to arrive no later than 8:15am to allow time to check in with their coach/team and receive their bib.*