Come out and enjoy this scenic 5k/10k through the trails of Black Hill Regional Park.
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.
Welcome to the Little Bennett Dawg Daze MTB race - sponsored by Ocelot Timing and Events. We hope that every participant will have an enjoyable experience in this event. Please keep in mind that the temperatures in August can be very warm. Please hydrate frequently and stop riding if you feel overheated or fatigued. We will have sweepers with nutrition and water during the event. If you have any questions about this race, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Race Notes: Pick up your number plate at the check-in table. Check-in closes at 9:45 AM. You must sign the race waiver online in order to participate. All registration will be conducted through BikeReg. No cash, checks or credit cards will be accepted at the event. There will be a $10 fee for late/day-of entries ( registrations made after 8/13/26 at 5pm). BikeReg fees are included in our registration prices. There will be a mass start at 10 AM for the 180 minute group and a second mass start at 10:05 AM for the 90
minute group, with a racer meeting at 9:50 AM at the start/finish line. Each racer will complete as many laps as possible in 180+ or 90+ minutes, depending which race you are entered in. Racers are expected to self-support for mechanicals and nutrition for the duration of the race. There will be an aid station/pit area where hydration will be provided. The course is approximately 5 miles in length and fast and flowy. The trails are open to other users such as hikers, runners, cyclists, and horse riders. While we provide advance notice of the race, you may still encounter other users on the course. Please be courteous and pass other trail users carefully. Weather Policy: MNCPP-MC Parks and Ocelot Timing and Events has the discretion to hold the the race depending on weather conditions on the day of the race, as well as current course conditions. If there is wet weather/rain preceding the start, or forecast for race day, we will communicate race status to participants as soon as possible.
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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.
Proceeds from The Milk Run and Stroll will support CCFS's milk voucher program, along with its other supplemental nutrition efforts for the Carroll Community.
Milk vouchers redeemable at local grocery stores are distributed to our client families each week.
Carroll Food Sunday is a nondenominational, almost completely volunteer operated, non-profit organization now in its 44th year. CCFS is a major provider of supplemental nutrition in Carroll County.
Most up to date details available at https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/gran-fondo-maryland
GRAN FONDO MARYLAND &
2026 GRAN FONDO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Presented by
OURISMAN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
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Frederick, MD
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Gran Fondo National Championships riders start at 8:00AM
Gran Fondo riders (Gran, Medio, Piccolo) start at 8:30AM
Benefiting: Linganore Mountain Bike Team (high school team)
3 Loops to Choose From
Event Open to All
4 Timed Sections in the Gran loop – Best Combined Time Wins
Age Group Categories
Awards and Winners jerseys for Gran Route Age Group
Awards & Prizes for 60 mile and 30 mile Age Group winners
This is a 2026 SENA Gran Fondo National Series event
Ride with your friends, Race with your friends
Fully Stocked Aid Stations to keep you going
U23 Made Possible By Shimano
Riders who will be 23 years of age or under as of December 31, 2026, are eligible to use the coupon code: U23byShimano at checkout for any of the company’s owned SENA Gran Fondo National Series events including Gran Fondo Florida, Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo, Highlands Gran Fondo, Gran Fondo Asheville, Boone Gran Fondo, Gran Fondo Maryland, as well as the 2026 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships. The offer is limited to participants under the age of 23 and entrants are verified by their age. Juniors – cyclists under the age of 18 – are eligible to use the same coupon code.
Check-in & Packet Pick Up:
(Watch for updated Information on these dates and locations the below is from 2025 but will likely be the same)
Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Ourisman Honda in Bethesda, located at 4800 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Saturday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Volvo Cars of Frederick / Audi Frederick located at 6001 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.
Sunday from 6:00 AM to 30 minutes prior to start (7:30 for #GFNats riders, 8:00 for Gran Fondo riders) at 500 Fleming Ave, Frederick, MD 21701 (at location of race start)
For Gran Fondo Maryland, in order to speed up packet pickup and reduce congestion, riders may collect packets for up to three additional riders. You must present your ID and a copy of each rider’s photo ID and a statement of permission. A text or email containing a photo of a rider’s ID and their statement will work.
Registration will also be available on Saturday and Sunday.
Course Description
After starting in historic downtown Frederick Maryland, the 87 mile Gran Fondo National Series, Gran Route, will gain over 10,000 feet of elevation through several different state parks, municipal forests, protected watersheds, and the Catoctin Mountain National Park. Riders will travel northwest out of the city of Frederick before entering the Frederick Municipal Forest where the first timed section will gain over 1270 feet in a 5.6 mile race segment. At the top riders will be able to relax and enjoy the cool mountain forest as the course plummets over the west side of the mountain range.
The second timed section ascends the southern approach to Harp Hill for a punchy up-down-up-down-up lasting for a brief 1.4 miles and 279 feet of vertical gain. For the next 25 miles and 2500 feet of cumulative gain, the route then follows a mix of small and obscure backroads heading north towards the decommissioned military base of Fort Ritchie.
Time Section #3 is a more dynamic segment and certainly cannot be called a timed climb. Section #3 will require riders to use caution and technical skill with several 90° turns including an old bridge crossing and tarp & chip road surface. The section starts on a wide downhill roadway where for the first 4.9 miles riders lose 500 feet of elevation before hitting the last 1k and 300 vertical feet to the finish of section #3 on top of Hornets Nest Road. Time segment #3 known as The Gully of Darius is a total of 5.5 miles -574 /+386 feet. From here the route heads south and works its way back exploring nooks and crannies in the Catoctin Mountain Range and travels through Catoctin Mountain National Park for 22 miles and +2250 feet of untimed pedaling. Past riders will be able to take special appreciation as they descend Park Central Road, which was used in the opposite direct as race section #2 in past years.
As Gran Route riders approach mile 71 they need to take in a deep breath, shake out their legs and prepare for the hardest segment of the day, (this segment also counts as a time segment for Medio Route riders). Section #4 is 11.4 miles +1203 feet and will test every rider’s ability! The segment starts by gaining 784 feet over the first 4.6 miles and then continues for a challenging and undulating 6.8 miles on top of the mountain ridge on Gambrill Park Road through Frederick Watershed and into Gambrill State Park. After completing time section #4, riders will have over 1000 feet of elevation on their side as they drop off the mountain range and into the valley towards the finish, but completing the route in not over, there are still some hills that are sure to make riders know they are still alive. Riders will return back into historic downtown Fredrick and be welcome to well deserved festivities at the finish line, complete with great food, beverage, and more fun.
Visit Frederick welcomes you to hip and historic Frederick County, MD. Below you'll find information about hotels and ways to make your stay in Frederick enjoyable and memorable.
https://www.visitfrederick.org/gran-fondo/
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Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
5K & 10K Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6425252701
The course is an out and back.
The 5K does the course two times.
The 10K does the course four times.
Course Time Limit
2:00 hours.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
Welcome to the 13th annual Rick's Run!
We are VERY excited to welcome you to join us in celebrating the 13th running of the Rick O'Donnell 5 Mile Trail Run and Ultra Challenge. After 13 years, we're having just as much fun as we did in 2013, while still honoring the memory of some very special members of the running community.
🩷Join Us for the 2025 New Market STRONG 5K Fighter Run/Walk & Festival!
Sign up today for the annual New Market STRONG 5K Fighter Run/Walk and Festival, a heartfelt community event honoring the life and legacy of Karen Durbin, beloved New Market Town Clerk for over 14 years. Karen's courageous battle with breast cancer ended in November 2020, and each year, we gather to celebrate her strength, spirit, and service.
Together, we raise funds and awareness to fight breast cancer, with proceeds benefiting the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund, a local nonprofit that directly supports the Frederick Health Hospital Cancer Center.
🏃♀️ Walk. Run. Fight.
Join us on Sunday, October 26th as we lace up and hit the 3.1-mile course winding through the historic streets of New Market and its charming surrounding neighborhoods. This event is officially timed by Racine MultiSports, so whether you're in it to win it or just here for fun, there's a place for you at the starting line.
All ages and fitness levels welcome
Family- and dog-friendly! (Just keep pups on a leash 🐶)
Race start: 9:00 AM sharp
Check-in & same-day registration begins at 8:00 AM
👟 Rally Your Team!
Form a team in honor or support of someone impacted by breast cancer. Add a fun theme, dress up, and bring the energy—because in addition to individual prizes, we’ll be awarding:
Most Team Members
Most Funds Raised
Most Spirit on Race Day!
Let’s show up big—and show out loud—for the fight against breast cancer.
🎉 NEW This Year! Festival Fun for Everyone
After the run, stick around for the New Market Strong Festival from 10 AM to 1 PM featuring:
🎶 Live music
🛍️ Local vendors
🍔 Food & beverage trucks
👧 Family fun and more!
Free parking is available on Main Street, at the Community Park, and behind 39 W. Main.
🎽 Registration Details
$25 through August 31st
$30 from September 1st–October 25th
$35 on Race Day
Optional Race Shirt: $5
Guaranteed 2025 edition if you sign up by October 1st.
💯 100% Local Impact
This is a volunteer-run, non-profit event, and 100% of all funds raised, including donated goods and services, go directly to the cause. Thanks to your generosity, our 2024 race raised $8,118.00 for the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund—and we aim to make an even greater impact this year.
💪 Be New Market STRONG
Run. Walk. Give. Celebrate. However you show up, show up STRONG—for Karen, for your loved ones, and for the fight.
Welcome to the MCRRC Stone Mill 50 Mile Run!
This 50 mile trail run showcases the beauty of both the Seneca Greenway and Muddy Branch trails in Montgomery County, Maryland. The course traverses forested, rolling terrain on a primarily single track, dirt trail. There are small stream crossings. Most of the course drains well, but parts can be muddy in wet weather.
Volunteer!
As a participant in this event, we ask that you commit to volunteer 6 or more hours before race day with your local running club, any local race, work on the trails or any other running-related non-profit organization (such as Girls on the Run, Let Me Run, etc.). This is done on the honor system. No proof will be requested.
Schaeffer Farms has some of the best singletrack around and we stage the race at a beautiful private farm. You are going to LOVE this race venue and course!! Schaeffer is located in Germantown, MD and is an easy drive from anywhere around the DMV on race morning.
Race Date: Saturday November 7, 2026
Course Length: 13.5 miles (HM+), 6.7 miles (10K++), 3.7 miles (5K+)
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 Run Through the Grapevine 8K is a cross country race held at the Linganore Winery in Mt. Airy, Maryland
The scenic and challenging course loops through the grounds of the grapevines of the winery and hop yards of the brewery.
All finishers get one free tasting in the winery tasting room.
Linganore Winery is located at Linganore Winecellars- 13601 Glissans Mill Rd, Mt. Airy, MD 21771