Market Street Mile
Run, race or walk down Market Street into the heart of historic downtown Frederick while helping support children throughout the local community.
One mile through the heart of Frederick.
The Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club has been bringing the Market Street Mile to Frederick since 1983.
Join the community this September for a memorable run down Market Street into historic downtown Frederick. The course finishes in the center of Celebrate Frederick’s In the Streets festival.
Competitive racing opportunities for runners ready to race their hearts out.
Timed and untimed options for runners and walkers of different experience levels.
A welcoming community experience for participants of all ages and abilities.
A fast and energetic route that takes participants down Market Street and directly into one of downtown Frederick’s largest community celebrations.
A community race that gives back.
The Market Street Mile’s mission is to produce a quality race for the community while supporting Frederick-area children in need. All net proceeds are donated to the event’s beneficiaries.
City Youth Matrix
City Youth Matrix connects local youth with opportunities to grow through extracurricular activities while helping remove barriers to participation.
Lincoln Panthers Running Club
The Lincoln Panthers Running Club is a free after-school running program hosted at Lincoln Elementary School for students in second through fifth grades.
Thank you for making every mile matter.
Net proceeds from the 2025 Market Street Mile directly supported programs serving Frederick-area children. Thank you to every sponsor, volunteer, participant and donor who helped make that impact possible.
Running, service and celebration.
Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club
Since 1975, the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club has supported runners, hosted races and volunteered throughout the Frederick community.
The club promotes running as a fun and healthy activity and welcomes runners of all ages and abilities.
Celebrate Frederick’s In the Streets
The Market Street Mile kicks off Celebrate Frederick’s In the Streets festival, filling downtown Frederick with entertainment, food, local organizations and community activities.
Learn More About In the Streets →Part of two respected racing series.
The Frederick Market Street Mile is a feature race for both the Frederick Steeplechasers Grand Prix series and the Maryland RRCA Grand Prix series.
Members of a Maryland RRCA running club or DC Road Runners should provide their club affiliation during registration.
1000 North Market Street
Frederick, Maryland 21701
Participants should review the official race website for current registration, parking, packet pickup and arrival information.
Meet us on Market Street.
Race for a personal best, enjoy a fun mile with family or support the event’s mission. However you participate, you will be helping make a difference for children in the Frederick community.
Registration, event schedules, pricing and race policies are managed by the event organizer.
