Rick O'Donnell Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run and Ultra Challenge

The flowy, fast, and fun trails at Schaeffer Farms are wonderfully maintained and offer twisty single-track, stream crossings, log ramps, a few hills, and open farm field running. Moderately technical with some rocky and rooty sections, these race courses begin and end at the beautiful Button Farm Living History Center off Black Rock Road.

Charity partnership

We are raising funds and awareness for two wonderful non-profits in Montgomery County, Interfaith Works and Button Farm Living History Center. The goal of the charity partnership is to first and foremost to raise awareness of the services that these wonderful organizations provide in our area. In addition, we hope to raise funds that will directly support their efforts. Please consider making a donation when you register.

Little Bennett Regional Park in Montgomery County, MD is a 3600 acre wooded playground filled with over 20 miles of trails, picturesque streams, and plenty of camping. Bring the family and camp or make the easy trek on race day to this convenient park, located off Interstate 270 only 30 miles West of D.C. The races courses at Little Bennett follow twisty and fun single-track hiking trails. There’s also challenging hills and plenty of stream-side running. You will not be disappointed with these awesome courses and beautiful park setting!

Charity partnership

During registration, you will have an opportunity to support a local non-profit Interfaith Works. The goal of the charity partnership is to first and foremost to raise awareness of the services that IW provides to families in our area. In addition, we hope to raise funds that will directly support their efforts. Please consider making a donation when you register.

The 23rd Annual Ellicott City Labor Day 10K & 5K is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

The 10k is a road race through scenic western Ellicott City countryside and surrounding neighborhoods and the 5k is a road/trail (dirt/grass) combo on roads and scenic trails on the Shrine property. Both the 10K & 5K are USATF certified.

This is a great family event with lots of activities planned. In addition to refreshments, we will have music, random prizes, a moonbounce and snow balls. Cash awards ($75, $50, and $25 for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place overall male & female finishers in both races) and non-cash awards will be provided in 7 age group categories for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place.

Performance T-Shirts guaranteed to participants registered by August 17.

Chip Timing by www.bullseyerunning.com

Packet pick up will take place at Feet First (5305 Village Center Drive, Suite 110 Columbia MD 21044) on Sept. 4^th from 3-7 PM.

For further information, including a race flyer, visit our website: www.kc11898.com.

Event details and schedule

Packet Pick-up Information

Packet pick up takes place on Friday, Sept. 4th from 3-7 p.m. at Feet First (5305 Village Center Drive, Suite 110 Columbia MD 21044).

Can't make it on packet pick up day? No worries, it can be picked up on race day.

Race Day Information

Event begins at 6:45 a.m. Both races start at 8:00 a.m.

Once you enter the venue, you will be directed where to park.

Want to review the course before you run? Click HERE for the 5k and HERE for the 10k map.

Awards will be given out after the races wrap.

About the Frederick Steeplechasers

The Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club has been supporting runners, hosting races, and volunteering in the Frederick community since 1975. We promote running as a fun and healthy activity, and welcome runners of all ages and abilities.

About the FSRC Grand Prix and Maryland RRCA Grand Prix

The Frederick Market Street Mile is a feature race for both the Frederick Steeplechasers Grand Prix series and the Maryland RRCA Grand Prix series.

If you are a member of a Maryland RRCA running club or DC Road Runners, please provide your club affiliation during the registration process.