What is the 2026 Run to Remember?

The 2026 Run to Remember is a running event held at Piney Run Park in Sykesville, Maryland, featuring a mixed-terrain course through woods and meadows. The event is dedicated to honoring lost loved ones and includes a variety of race distances and challenges for participants of all levels.

What distances are available for this event?

• →50K (6 loops of the 5.25-mile course)
• →8 Hour Challenge (run as many laps as possible within 8 hours)
• →25K (3 loops of the 5.25-mile course)
• →5 Miler (1 loop of the 5.25-mile course)

What are the start times for the different race categories?

• →50K, 8 Hour Challenge, 25K: Start at 7:45 AM
• →5 Miler: Start at 9:30 AM

What are the cutoff times for the races?

• →All races must start their last lap by 2:45 PM.

What is included in the registration for each race?

• →50K: Park entry, race hat or visor, finisher medal, custom mug (for 50K finishers)
• →8 Hour Challenge: Park entry, race hat or visor, finisher medal; custom mug if 50K distance is completed
• →25K: Park entry, race hat or visor, finisher medal
• →5 Miler: Park entry, race hat or visor, finisher medal

Are there awards for the races?

• →Top 3 Male and Female in each race category will receive awards.

What is the course like?

The course is a 5.25-mile loop through woods and meadows at Piney Run Park. Approximately 50% of the course runs alongside a lake view. There are two water stops on the course, plus a well-stocked aid station at the loop transition point with food and drinks. Memorial posters honoring lost loved ones are displayed along the route.

Is there a registration fee for the event?

The keywords do not specify registration fees, but registration is available through Register Here ↗. Participants may also purchase optional apparel.

What is the event schedule?

• →The event begins at 7:45 AM for all races except the 5 Miler, which starts at 9:30 AM.
• →The event concludes by 3:30 PM.

Are there any special considerations for this event?

• →The event is rain or shine, with no cancellation due to weather.
• →No race day registration is available.
• →Packet pick-up details are to be determined (TBD).
• →ERR members receive a discount code via email.

What causes or organizations benefit from this event?

Proceeds from the 2026 Run to Remember support ERR club programs, the Youth Program, the Brian Lawton Athletic Academic High School Scholarship, and the American Association for Cancer Research.