St. Charles Running Festival

09/09/2026

Below are the packet pick-up locations! You will be able to pick up your race shirt and bib prior to race day. Please make plans to attend one of these dates or ask someone to pick up your packet for you.

1. Sept 10 from 11 AM-4 PM at the CSE Headquarters (6725 Santa Barbra Ct. Suite 114 Elkridge, MD 21075)
2. Sept 11 from 4-7 PM at Regency Furniture Stadium (11765 St Linus Dr. Waldorf, MD US 20602)
3. Sept 12 from 7-8 AM: Race Day Pick Up at the Regency Furniture Stadium.

09/08/2026

HAPPY RACE WEEK! We can't WAIT until Saturday!
Your runner handbook is here and has everything you need to know before the big day!
Happy reading: https://tinyurl.com/2e8h369z

09/08/2026

Physical therapists from the UM Charles Regional Rehabilitation team, our Official Healthcare Partner, 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.

08/31/2026

FINAL REMINDER⏰
Prices increase TOMORROW! Don't let your chance to save $$ slip away. Register now: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=73349

08/31/2026

08/26/2026

A price increase is slowly creeping up on us 👀 Register BEFORE September 1st to save on the St. Charles Running Festival!
RACE DAY IS SEPTEMBER 12 🏃 Register now: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Waldorf/StCharlesRunFest

08/19/2026

The St Charles Running Festival is pleased to partner with the Waldorf Runners to help to get you ready for race day! Whether you are a seasoned runner, a casual participant or new to the sport, the Waldorf Runners has a program for you!

Waldorf Runners is offering a free and easy hybrid in-person/on your own training plan that you can do no matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned racer and for both race distances. Choose whether you want to train for a 5k or 10k and commit to doing your best to complete 3 run or run/walk workouts per week to help build your endurance and fitness!
Check out their fall training program: https://www.waldorfrunners.com/fitbyfall2026

08/15/2026

ONE MONTH TO GO! 🎉
The St. Charles Running Festival is just ONE MONTH away! Join us September 12 for a fun and festive 5K or 10K through St. Charles, starting and finishing at Regency Furniture Stadium.

Cross the finish line and the fun is just getting started! Stick around for the Taste of Southern Maryland featuring local food, drinks, music and more. Plus, every runner takes home an Under Armour race shirt, finisher medal AND three Taste tickets to enjoy at the post-race celebration!

📅 September 12, 2026
📍 Waldorf, MD
🏃 5K + 10K

time to get registered: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Waldorf/StCharlesRunFest

08/10/2026

Happy Medal Monday! Don't forget... All St. Charles Running Festival participants will earn the finisher medal AND an Under Armour t-shirt!

Register now: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Waldorf/StCharlesRunFest

07/28/2026

The finish line is only the beginning. 😋 After you cross the finish line, stick around for the Taste of Southern Maryland! Our post-race celebration featuring local food vendors, music, drinks, and great company 🌭 🍩

Your registration includes three Taste Ticket, so you can sample delicious local favorites while celebrating your accomplishment. Plus, the festival is open to the public, so bring your family and friends!
Register now: https://www.runstcharles.com/