The Race
Schedule on Sunday October 8
7:00-8:15am: Bib Pickup/Race-day Registration*
8:30am: Start of 5.22 Mile Trail Run and 8-Hour Ultra-Challenge
4:30pm: Ultra-Challenge Finish Cutoff (no exceptions)
*Assuming the 300-runner field has not been filled, online registration will be open through race day. If you plan to register on race day, please register online from home or from your own device at the race venue.
Race Fees (2023 Race Fees TBD)
5.22 Mile 8-hour
Trail Run Ultra Challenge
thru July 31st $40 $60
Aug 1 - Oct 8 $45 $70
Race Day $50 $75
As always, FSRC will absorb the processing fee on your registration.
Sorry, no refunds. Bib transfers are not permitted. See the FSRC Bib Transfer Policy.
Registration limited to 300 participants.
Race Venue
The Start/Finish is at Gazebo #3 on the shores of Greenbrier Lake in Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713.
With the park pass you will be sent, you will be able to enter the park early without paying the park entry fee. Follow signs to bib-pickup.
Follow the path from the parking lot down to the lake where the start/finish and restrooms are located.
Race Venue - Arrival, Parking, Packet Pickup
5.22 Mile Trail Run
The 5.22 Mile Trail Run is a single loop of the course. Awards in the spirit of the run will be given to the first, second and third place overall male and female finishers in the 5.22 Mile Run. For Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club members, this event is a Grand Prix race. If you're not a Steeplechaser, we invite you to join up and start having fun with us!
8-Hour Ultra-Challenge
The 8 Hour Ultra Challenge is for those who wish to run more than just a single 5.22 mile loop. Within the allotted 8 hours, run as many 5.22 mile loops as you'd like, as slow or as fast as you wish. Run 6 laps (or more!) to log an ultra-distance finish. The top three male and female runners logging the most mileage (quickest time tie-breaker) will receive awards. Those participating in the Ultra Challenge will have until 4:30 P.M. to complete as many loops as possible. 8 hours is a hard cutoff with the last loop having to be started before 3:30 (unless your previous loop was completed in less than an hour) and completed by 4:30 to be counted. No exceptions and no whining about this; Rick wouldn't complain or try to bend the rules and you shouldn't either!
Typical aid station food and drink will be provided and a drop bag area (uncovered) will be set up for those forging on in the Ultra Challenge. Since the only aid station on the course will be at the start/finish, be prepared. It is highly recommended for those running multiple loops to carry at least one water bottle.
Runners competing in the 8 Hour Ultra Challenge will have will have their results forwarded to Ultrasignup.com for inclusion.
Other Greenbrier State Park Information
Rick's Run participants won't have to pay the park entry fee on the morning of the event. Entry fees have been rolled into your registration fees and we will be reimbursing the park after the event. Each participant will receive an email with a .pdf file of a parking pass the week of the event which is to be printed out and displayed on their vehicle's dashboard.
On-site camping and other amenities are available at Greenbrier State Park.
Race Policies
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For your safety and the safety of those around you, headphones are discouraged.
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Dogs are not allowed.
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No Bib transfers and No Refunds (See here for FSRC Policy)
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FSRC has adopted the guidelines outlined by USATF regarding Transgender and Transsexual Athletes. (See here for FSRC policy)