St. Charles Running Festival
When is St. Charles Running Festival?
St. Charles Running Festival takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Waldorf, MD.
What distances does St. Charles Running Festival offer?
St. Charles Running Festival offers 4 events: 5K, 5K - Charity Registration, 10K, 10K - Charity Registration.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 3.1 mi | $45.00 | Register |
| 5K - Charity Registration | 3.1 mi | $0.00 | Register |
| 10K | 6.2 mi | $55.00 | Register |
| 10K - Charity Registration | 6.2 mi | $0.00 | Register |
How much does St. Charles Running Festival cost?
Registration for St. Charles Running Festival starts at $0.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is St. Charles Running Festival held?
St. Charles Running Festival is held in Waldorf, MD at 11765 St Linus Dr..
About St. Charles Running Festival
A certified 10K and 5K course featuring a flat, scenic route through the developments and communities of St. Charles, Starting and finishing at the Maryland Blue Crabs' Regency Furniture Stadium. Participants and the public will enjoy a post race party focused around the “Taste of Southern Maryland” food festival. include interactive games, music, vendors, food and drink from around St. Charles. The Festival Village is free and open to the public.
The Taste of Southern Maryland post-race party is open to the public whether you participate in the St. Charles Running Festival or not. Everyone attending can satisfy all of their senses in one event! The Taste will offer a whole host of local restaurants and food trucks waiting to dish out their finest! You can enjoy a cold beverage while sampling zesty barbecue, gourmet pizza, delicious pasta, decadent desserts and so much more.
The event will also feature an extensive Kids Fun Zone with inflatable games, interactive events, and more to keep the whole family entertained throughout the morning. This is a party you won't want to miss!
10K Details
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- A St. Charles Running Festival Under Armour T-shirt ($30 value) - Reveal TBA
- A St. Charles Running Festival Finisher Medal - Medal reveal TBA
- A St. Charles Running Festival Bib
- Free Race Day Parking at Regency Furniture Stadium
- 3 Food Taste Tickets for the Taste of St. Charles (1 Beer for participants 21+_
- Access to the UM Charles Regional Running Center Recovery Zone
- Support an amazing cause in Hospice of the Chesapeake.
- A Heck of a Good Time!
REGISTRATION
Registering is easy. Simply CLICK HERE and select the distance you want to run. The “SIGN UP” button will easily guide you through the registration process.
After you register, you will immediately receive an automated email confirmation. 1-2 weeks prior to the event, you will receive confirmation materials via email with specific instructions about the event day.
2026 PACKET PICK UP:
You will be able to pick up your race shirt and bib prior to race day. Below is the schedule:
THURSDAY 9/10 @ Corrigan Sports HQ from 11p to 4p
FRIDAY 9/11 @ Regency Furniture Stadium from 4p to 7p
SATURDAY 9/12 @ Regency Furniture Stadium from 7a to 8a
CHARITY PARTNERSHIP
The 2026 St. Charles Running Festival has partnered with Hospice of the Chesapeake for this year's event. The St. Charles RunFest will serve as the organization's signature event for Charles County. Today, as the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospice in the state of Maryland, Hospice of the Chesapeake cares for patients and loved ones throughout their journey with serious illness and loss. Thanks to donor support, Hospice of the Chesapeake works closely with families to create moments that matter through hospice care, supportive care, and grief support in Charles, and surrounding counties.
Please consider making an additional donation to this worthy cause during your registration.
SOCIAL TEAMS
SOCIAL TEAMS get discounted entry fees, as well as additional benefits and prices. Running with a friend (or a group!) really is so much more fun than running alone. Once the race is over, a team is there to celebrate, and relax after the accomplishments of the day. Plus, they’ll keep people going and motivate them to keep training or finish strong if they’re starting to feel sluggish mid-race.
To Learn More About Social Teams CLICK HERE.
RACE TIMING/TIME LIMITS/RESTRICTIONS
The St. Charles Running Festival is a chip-timed event. Participants must finish the 10K course in 2 hours Participants can run, jog or walk the entire course. Don’t worry, the festival area at the end of the race will be eagerly awaiting you!
Jogging strollers are permitted but are asked to start in the back of the pack. Wheelchair athletes are permitted but due to safety concerns and street closure restrictions cannot travel faster than the fastest runner. No bikes, scooters, skateboards, or other wheeled vehicles are allowed.
ABOUT THE COURSE
START TIME: 9am
The course will start and finish at Regency Furniture Stadium, home of the Maryland Blue Crabs baseball club. It winds through neighborhood streets, past scenic parks and ends up back at the stadium where the Taste of Charles County food rally awaits you.
Runners must be able to complete the course within 2 hours (19:35/mile pace).
For a course map CLICK HERE
For turn by turn directions CLICK HERE
MEDICAL
The Medical Team is a dedicated group of EMS professionals from the Waldorf fire department They will be available to help assess your race day medical needs and administer acute first aid when necessary. A medical station will be located near the finish line as well as at the water stop along the course.
Physical therapists from the UM Charles Regional Running Center will be on hand to help you stretch and warm up properly for both races, and will offer post-race stretching exercises to help you cool down after your run.
RACE PREP- Before the race, you can get a customized training program to meet self-identified goals. Receive consistent, coach-initiated follow up via phone or email as well as regular visits to document progress and modify program as needed. Its a great way to prep yourself for the St. Charles Running Festival. Learn more HERE.
WATER STOPS
Participants are welcome to bring their own water on course with them. We will have two water stops on the course and water at the finish line to keep your hydration up during the 10K. If you need additional on course nutrition such as gel, please bring your own.
AFTER THE RACE – TASTE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND
What better way to celebrate your accomplishments – music, food and drinks! We expect 6-8 food vendors at our post race celebration. Your bib will contain three Taste Tickets that you can exchange for food samples. Vendors will create a signature item for the event so you can choose any of them. Need more Tastes? No worries, you can purchase additional tickets during the registration process or on race day.
Not interested in running? No worries! Just come to the Taste. It's open to the public and tickets will be available for purchase on-site. Come cheer on the runners and hang out at this year’s most unique tasting event. Eat, drink and be merry!
To Learn More about the Taste of Southern Maryland CLICK HERE.
VOLUNTEER
Interested in volunteering and supporting your community, as well as thousands of runners and walkers? There’s a spot for everyone at volunteer stations including: registration, starting line, finish line, water stops, course monitors and more. Please see HERE for more information and to sign up as a volunteer.
To Learn More About Volunteering CLICK HERE.
5K Details
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- A St. Charles Running Festival Under Armour T-shirt ($30 value) - Reveal TBA
- A St. Charles Running Festival Finisher Medal - Reveal TBA
- A St. Charles Running Festival Bib
- Free Race Day Parking at Regency Furniture Stadium
- Access to the UM Charles Regional Running Center Recovery Zone
- Support an amazing cause in Hospice of the Chesapeake.
- 2 Food Taste Tickets for the Taste of St. Charles Taste and 1 Beer Taste for participants 21+
- A Heck of a Good Time!
REGISTRATION
Registering is easy. Simply CLICK HERE and select the distance you want to run. The “SIGN UP” button will easily guide you through the registration process.
After you register, you will immediately receive an automated email confirmation. 1-2 weeks prior to the event, you will receive confirmation materials via email with specific instructions about the event day.
2026 PACKET PICK UP
You will be able to pick up your race shirt and bib prior to race day. Below is the schedule:
THURSDAY 9/10 @ Corrigan Sports HQ from 11p to 4p
FRIDAY 9/11 @ Regency Furniture Stadium from 4p to 7p
SATURDAY 9/12 @ Regency Furniture Stadium from 7a to 8a
CHARITY PARTNERSHIP
The 2026 St. Charles Running Festival has partnered with Hospice of the Chesapeake for this year's event. The St. Charles RunFest will serve as the organization's signature event for Charles County. Today, as the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospice in the state of Maryland, Hospice of the Chesapeake cares for patients and loved ones throughout their journey with serious illness and loss. Thanks to donor support, Hospice of the Chesapeake works closely with families to create moments that matter through hospice care, supportive care, and grief support in Charles, and surrounding counties.
Please consider making an additional donation to this worthy cause during your registration.
SOCIAL TEAMS
SOCIAL TEAMS get discounted entry fees, as well as additional benefits and prices. Running with a friend (or a group!) really is so much more fun than running alone. Once the race is over, a team is there to celebrate, and relax after the accomplishments of the day. Plus, they’ll keep people going and motivate them to keep training or finish strong if they’re starting to feel sluggish mid-race.
To Learn More About Social Teams CLICK HERE.
RACE TIMING/TIME LIMITS/RESTRICTIONS
The St. Charles Running Festival is a chip-timed event. Participants must finish the 5K course in 1 hour Participants can run, jog or walk the entire course. Don’t worry, the festival area at the end of the race will be eagerly awaiting you!
Jogging strollers are permitted but are asked to start in the back of the pack. Wheelchair athletes are permitted but due to safety concerns and street closure restrictions cannot travel faster than the fastest runner. No bikes, scooters, skateboards, or other wheeled vehicles are allowed.
ABOUT THE COURSE
START TIME: 9:00 am
The course will start and finish at Regency Furniture Stadium, home of the Maryland Blue Crabs baseball club. It winds through neighborhood streets, past scenic parks and ends up back at the stadium where the Taste of Charles County food rally awaits you.
Runners must be able to finish the course within 1 hour (19:35/mile pace).
For a course map CLICK HERE
For turn by turn directions, CLICK HERE
MEDICAL
The Medical Team is a dedicated group of EMS professionals from the Waldorf fire department They will be available to help assess your race day medical needs and administer acute first aid when necessary. A medical station will be located near the finish line as well as at the water stop along the course.
Physical therapists from the UM Charles Regional Running Center will be on hand to help you stretch and warm up properly for both races, and will offer post-race stretching exercises to help you cool down after your run.
RACE PREP- Before the race, you can get a customized training program to meet self-identified goals. Receive consistent, coach-initiated follow up via phone or email as well as regular visits to document progress and modify program as needed. Its a great way to prep yourself for the St. Charles Running Festival. Learn more HERE.
WATER STOPS
Participants are welcome to bring their own water on course with them. We will have one water stops on the course and water at the finish line to keep your hydration up during the 5K. If you need additional on course nutrition such as gel, please bring your own.
AFTER THE RACE – TASTE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND
What better way to celebrate your accomplishments – music, food and drinks! We expect 6-8 food vendors at our post race celebration. Your bib will contain Taste Tickets that you can exchange for food samples. Vendors will create a signature item for the event so you can choose any of them. Need more Tastes? No worries, you can purchase additional tickets during the registration process or on race day.
Not interested in running? No worries! Just come to the Taste. It's open to the public and tickets will be available for purchase on-site. Come cheer on the runners and hang out at this year’s most unique tasting event. Eat, drink and be merry!
To Learn More about the Taste of Southern Maryland CLICK HERE.
VOLUNTEER
Interested in volunteering and supporting your community, as well as thousands of runners and walkers? There’s a spot for everyone at volunteer stations including: registration, starting line, finish line, water stops, course monitors and more. Please see HERE for more information and to sign up as a volunteer.
To Learn More About Volunteering CLICK HERE.
Charity
Proceeds from this event will benefit the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC) provides the Southern Maryland community with primary and specialized health care. Since 1986, the CRMC Foundation has provided the philanthropic support for Charles County's only acute care medical center. UM CRMC uses the latest technology to give patients detailed treatment in ob/gyn, imaging, orthopedics and wound care. LEARN MORE HERE.
Charity Partner
What does “hospice” mean to you?
From our humble beginnings as an all-volunteer organization inspired by Dr. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross—a pioneering figure in the fields of death and dying—Hospice of the Chesapeake has evolved significantly over the years. While our early focus was on serving those in the moment, today we emphasize a more streamlined and efficient approach, with a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers. Despite this growth, we remain deeply rooted in our mission: to provide quality, compassionate care at the heart of all we do.
Our Mission
Caring for life throughout the journey with illness and loss.
Our Vision
We strive to help individuals and families facing progressive, serious illness to reimagine hope—living each day with intention and peace—while ensuring our nonprofit organization remains a vital resource for future generations.
Our Values
Courage: Exercising moral strength in the face of uncertainty.
Excellence: Transcending today’s standards through innovation and imagination.
Service: Providing consistent care for others with respect, integrity, and pride.
Empowerment: Understanding and representing the complex needs of all.
SERVING LOVED ONES AND NEIGHBORS
Since 2020, we have invested and expanded care for the residents of Charles County including:
- Expanding access to hospice care with a 143% increase in patients care for daily.
- Launch of community based Supportive Care in Charles County and the opening of the Hussman Supportive Care Center on Davis Road in Waldorf.
- Opened a Clinical Education Center including a hands-on skills lab for team members advanced training and experiential learning.
- Enhanced partnerships with local Hospitals and Nursing Centers ensuring a full continuum of care for patients and families.
- Revitalized the Charles Inpatient Care Center enhancing patient and family experiences with refreshed spaces and new technology.
Proceeds from the event will remain in Charles County, ensuring dignity, compassion, and care for every patient, every family, and every community member who turns to us for care. Creating moments that matter
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE, CLICK HERE
Hotel and Travel
HOTEL INFO
We are working with Team Travel Source to secure rooms at the best hotels at the best rates! If traveling from out of the area, we encourage you to come down early and take in all the wonderful sites and restaurants that Charles County has to offer. If you live close, make it a Staycation and assure yourself of a good night's sleep and an easy commute on race morning.
If you have any questions regarding hotels for the event or would like to book your hotel room over the phone, please call Team Travel Source at 502-354-9103 or their our direct email, marathons@teamtravelsource.com
DIRECTIONS
The race and the Taste of Charles County will take place at Regency Furniture Stadium, home of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball club.
ADDRESS
Regency Furniture Stadium
11765 St Linus Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
For Directions to the Stadium CLICK HERE.
To learn more about visiting St Charles CLICK HERE!
PARKING
All parking will be available for free at the Regency Furniture Stadium. Please arrive early, as the road in front of the stadium is a part of the course and will close before the start time.
Photos
CLICK HERE for Photos from the 2023/2024 event
CLICK HERE for Photos from the 2022 event
CLICK HERE for Photos from the 2021 event
Social Teams
Like your Grandmother always used to say, THE MORE THE MERRIER! With that in mind, the St. Charles Running Festival is giving you added incentives to build a SOCIAL TEAM and run as a group.
SOCIAL TEAM BENEFITS
SOCIAL TEAMS as small as 5 people get discounted entry fees for signing up with a team, regardless of when then register. Plus teams can earn prizes and discounts the bigger their team become.
Teams of 25 or more can earn special race day accommodations including a reserved tent for your team!
On race day, we will offer prizes for the biggest teams and other awards for the best costumes, most spirited and more! Prizes will range from gift certificates to area restaurants, tickets to area events and more.
HOW DOES IT WORK
When registering you will have the option to Join a Group/Team. All Members of a SOCIAL TEAM are linked by their team name and password. As your team grows, everyone benefits, event those who register first! The system will automatically refund everyone on the team who has already registered and charge the new team members the new rate. You can receive multiple refunds so as your team grows in size, you will continue to reap the benefits. Teams that reach 25+ members will also be rewarded with a social team tent in the village!
- Teams of 5 or more participants in any race and everyone saves $5
- Teams of 15 or more participants in any race and everyone saves $10
- Teams of 25 or more participants in any race and everyone saves $15
- Teams of 50 or more participants in any race and everyone saves $20
WHY RUN AS A SOCIAL TEAM?
Running with a friend (or a group!) really is so much more fun than running alone. Once the race is over, a team is there to celebrate, and relax after the accomplishments of the day. Plus, they’ll keep people going and motivate them to finish strong if they’re starting to feel sluggish mid-race. Teams get bonus points if they wear matching team t-shirts or costumes!
Before the race even starts, a team is a built-in training support system. A dedicated team will spend some time running together before the race starts, getting to know each member’s quirks and pace. An individual can push off or ignore scheduled training runs, but a team won’t let them get away with skipping them! Besides support, team members also make for great accountability partners, and will help members to be completely prepared come race day.
RUN IN HONOR, MEMORY, OR SUPPORT OF A LOVED ONE
Looking for a more meaningful reason to run? Create a Social Team in memory of a loved one, in support of someone currently in care, or in honor of a caregiver who made a difference in your life. With the addition of our charity partner benefiting Hospice of the Chesapeake, your miles can now go even further by supporting those receiving end-of-life services and the families who love them.
Whether your team is honoring a family member, friend, or healthcare hero, rally your community and run with purpose. Earn a tent to create a space where you can gather, reflect, and celebrate the lives that have touched yours.
Together, let’s make every step count—for fun, for connection, and for a cause. Learn more about our charity partner here!
Need help creating or joining your social team?
You can easily create or join your social team during registration! If you already registered, and didn't join or create a team, it's not too late! For all instructions CLICK HERE!
To See What Social Teams Have Already Registered CLICK HERE.
Taste of Southern Maryland
Whether you participate in the St. Charles Running Festival or not, the Taste of Southern Maryland post-race party is open to the public.
Everyone attending can satisfy all of their senses in one event! The Taste will offer a whole host of local restaurants waiting to dish out their finest! You can sip a micro brew while sampling zesty barbecue, gourmet pizza, a refreshing snow cone and so much more!
NOT RUNNING BUT WANT TO PRE-PURCHASE FOOD TICKETS: CLICK HERE
Our 2025 Taste of Southern Maryland Vendors:
OverFlow Food:
Discover unexpected twists to your favorite dishes with Over Flow Food Truck, LLC. Every dish is homemade with a Southern and Urban flavor for a perfect balance of excitement to enjoy sweet, savory, and tasty choices.
Kona Ice
Mobile and FUN, We’re stocked with the most delicious flavors you’ve ever tasted. Serving tropical shaved ice from the most unique entertainment vehicle you'll ever see!
The Greene Turtle
Your Maryland Community Hangout Since 1976. The Greene Turtle is more than a sports bar and grille. We believe in being a community hangout for all ages that serves great food & drinks in a fun.
Freshly Made 4U
If you're in the Southern Maryland area, you have to swing by Freshly Made 4U's healthy food truck. At Freshly Made 4U, we believe that healthy food shouldn't be a compromise. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a healthy dinner option, our food truck has something for everyone.
MORE VENDOR ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING SOON!
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OWN A RESTAURANT OR FOOD TRUCK?
Spots for food vendors are FREE. You are asked to create one entree/specialty item for the event and be able to serve up to 500 people in a short time frame. Vendors get a portion of the proceeds for each food ticket you collect. But spot are limited! If you are interested, email joe@corrigansports.com for more information.
Vendors
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