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High Rock Mountain Running Challenge

Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Cascade, MD
14600 Pen Mar Rd, 21719
Featured distance
3.8 Miles
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Conquer a rewarding 3.8-mile mountain challenge featuring a significant ascent to High Rock Overlook and picturesque park views.

  • Scenic

Embrace a refreshing challenge at the High Rock Mountain Running Challenge. Starting and finishing in the picturesque Pen Mar Park, this 3.8-mile course invites you to test your endurance with an approximately 1.8-mile ascent to the stunning High Rock Overlook. After soaking in the views, enjoy a rewarding descent back to the finish line. All participants receive an official finisher t-shirt, making it a memorable experience for those ready to conquer the mountain.

What to expect

  • Challenge yourself with a substantial ascent to the High Rock Overlook.
  • Enjoy a scenic descent back to Pen Mar Park.
  • Receive an official finisher t-shirt at the finish line.

Standout details

  • Picturesque Pen Mar Park start/finish
  • Significant mountain ascent
  • High Rock Overlook views
  • Official finisher t-shirt

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The course

  • Hilly
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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

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