10K races near Shippensburg

The Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks 10K-5K and Fun Run/Walk is a race held in Thurmont, Maryland, starting at Cunningham Falls State Park near William Houck Drive. This fall event includes a 10K, a 5K, and a Fun Run/Walk, along with a Tot Trot for children. The 5K route accommodates strollers, making the day suitable for families and casual runners, as well as those aiming for a personal best. The course stays within the state park, avoiding city streets. Participants have the option to camp in the park the night before through the Camp-and-Run package, placing them near the start line for the next morning. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks. Local businesses and running enthusiasts are also invited to sponsor the race, whether they participate or not.

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon is a running event in Biglerville, Pennsylvania, starting from 2880 Table Rock Road. Participants select from three distances, all featuring repeat out-and-back sections. The race commences at 8:30 AM. Registration is managed via RunSignup; no race-day sign-ups are available at the location. The race setup is straightforward. Packet pickup begins shortly before the start. Runners should proceed to Pavilion 4, located on the left side of the parking lot upon entering the park. The 5K course involves completing a 1.56-mile out-and-back segment twice. The 10K requires four repetitions of this segment, and the half marathon uses a 2.18-mile out-and-back course repeated six times. The event has a 3-hour and 30-minute time limit, emphasizing a looped course design over a point-to-point route.

The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M in Biglerville is a small race offering multiple distances, starting at 8:30 AM with a straightforward setup on race morning. Participants select either a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. Registration is required in advance via RunSignup; no on-site sign-ups are permitted. Packet pickup begins 30 minutes prior to the start and concludes 10 minutes before the race commences. The course consists of short out-and-back segments instead of a single extended loop. The 5K and 10K courses utilize a shared 0.78-mile section, which the 5K covers twice and the 10K covers four times. The half marathon employs a 1.09-mile out-and-back segment, repeated six times. Participants should locate Pavilion 4 on the left side of the parking lot upon entering the park. The time limit for all participants is 3 hours and 30 minutes.