• Cumberland, MD

Howard’s Half Marathon/5K Run Festival

  • Distance(s): 5K, Half Marathon
    • Race Overview: A race coming up on 09/07/2025 in Cumberland, MD. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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    Race data last checked: 2026-01-17

    Race Overview:

    Howard's Run Festival is a charity race to benefit the Allegany County Animal Shelter. Starting in 2015, the event has raised over $40,000 for Maryland's first municipal no-kill shelter. The event is managed by Sharon Everett and Ray Hunt. The festival consists of two events held the 1st Sunday in September, an out and back half marathon starting and finishing at the Canal Place stage. The second event, an out and back 5K event, also starts and finishing at the Canal Place stage area and starts shortly after the half marathon.

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