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Farm Park Challenge

Derwood, United States • 2 May 2026

The Farm Park Challenge is a unique trail running event hosted by My Muddy Shoes at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Montgomery County, Maryland. Participants can choose from three timed challenges—3-hour, 6-hour, or 10-hour—where runners must complete one lap of the course each hour, resting only if they finish early. The event also offers a traditional marathon and 25K race.

The course is designed to test endurance, with the challenge intensifying over time. Volunteers receive the same swag as finishers, including a special shirt and etched pint glass. The event fosters a supportive and spirited atmosphere for trail runners of varying abilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Maryland Derwood

Race information

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10 hr
10-Hour Challenge: 10 Laps, 1 per Hour
6 hr
6-Hour Challenge: 6 Laps, 1 per Hour
42 km
Marathon
3 hr
3-Hour Challenge: 3 Laps, 1 per Hour
25 km
25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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