High Rock Mountain Running Challenge
- Date
- August 30, 2026
- Location
- 14600 Pen Mar Rd, Cascade, MD
- Distance
- High Rock Mountain Running Challenge
From the Organizer
This run starts and finishes in the picturesque Pen Mar Park. Challenge yourself and your friends to this approximately 1.8 miles of ascent to High Rock Overlook. Once runners reach the top of High Rock, they descend back to Pen Mar Park to cross the finish line and receive an official finisher High Rock Mountain t-shirt. The total distance for this challenge is 3.8 miles. Race day registration opens at 8:00AM the race begins at 9:00AM.
Date: Sunday, August 30th, 2026
Time: 8AM-10AM (Race day registration opens at 8:00AM the race begins at 9:00AM.)
Location: Pen Mark Park
Fee: $20.00 on or before 8/28/26 at 12:00pm
$25.00 on race day 8/30/26
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Catoctin Mtn Park, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cascade, MD
Elevation
1,656 ft
Nearest Airport
HGR
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field · 12 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- High Rock Mountain Running Challenge
- Date
- August 30, 2026
- Location
- 14600 Pen Mar Rd, Cascade, MD
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the High Rock Mountain Running Challenge?
- High Rock Mountain Running Challenge is a running race held in Cascade, Maryland on August 30, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the High Rock Mountain Running Challenge?
- Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Cascade, Maryland at 14600 Pen Mar Rd, Cascade, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the High Rock Mountain Running Challenge?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
High Rock Mountain Running Challenge
Aug 30, 2026