Rick O'Donnell Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run and Ultra Challenge
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Distance
- 5 Mile Trail Run · 4-Hour Challenge · 8-Hour Ultra Challenge
From the Organizer
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.
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
66°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Damascus 3 Ssw, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mount Airy, MD
Elevation
658 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Waiting For?
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125
Days to train
- Race
- Rick O'Donnell Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run and Ultra Challenge
- Date
- October 11, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Rick O'Donnell Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run and Ultra Challenge?
- Rick O'Donnell Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run and Ultra Challenge is a running race held in Mount Airy, Maryland on October 11, 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 Rick O'Donnell Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run and Ultra Challenge?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Mount Airy, Maryland at Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm, Mount Airy, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Rick O'Donnell Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run and Ultra Challenge?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Rick O'Donnell Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run and Ultra Challenge
Oct 11, 2026