Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 30, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
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About
Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival is a charity event in Cumberland, Maryland, held on August 29, 2027, to benefit the Allegany County Animal Shelter. It has raised significant funds for Maryland's first no-kill municipal shelter.
The festival features a half marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km) starting at 8 a.m. and a 5K (3.1 miles) at 8:15 a.m., both starting and finishing at the Canal Place Stage. Runners of all abilities are welcome at this community event, which celebrates a love of animals in a scenic setting.
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