Rick O'Donnell Memorial Ultra Challenge

Mount Airy, United States • 12 Oct 2025

The memorial 5 Mile Trail Run & Ultra Challenge takes place at Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm in Mount Airy, Maryland. It offers three ways to test yourself: a 5-mile trail run, a 4-hour challenge, and an 8-hour ultra, all on a hilly, scenic course that features a five-mile loop of farm lanes, grassy hay-field trails, and wooded sections. Aid stations provide food and hydration, with volunteer support across race day. Proceeds benefit the Frederick Steeplechasers Memorial Scholarship Fund, which has awarded over $60,000 since 2016. The event emphasizes community, charity, and sport, with awards for top finishers and mileage leaders across events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 km
8-Hour Ultra Challenge
4 km
4-Hour Challenge
5 mi
5 Mile Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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