Herald the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere by running the 8th annual Frederick Summer Solstice 8k (Frederick County's Original Twilight Race), presented by the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club. Run the race and then stick around as the sun sets for our legendary celebration party with craft beer and live music!
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Jun 12, 2027
Distance — 8K
Type — Running
19:25
$40.00
Jun 12, 2027
Distance — 8K
Type — Running
19:30
$40.00
Jun 12, 2027
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
19:35
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Walkersville.
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Walkersville is a town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The population was 5,800 at the 2010 census.
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