Sunday • August 2, 2026

Official Start Times

Racers must be fully prepared and assembled before their listed release time. Category briefings will occur immediately before the applicable release sequence.

7:30 AM
Pro/Open
Men
7:35 AM
Pro/Open
Women
7:50 AM
Expert
Men: 18U
7:55 AM
Expert
Men: 19–29
8:00 AM
Expert
Men: 30–39
8:30 AM
Expert
Men: 40–49
8:35 AM
Expert
Men: 50+
8:40 AM
Expert
Women: All Ages
8:50 AM
Sport
Men: 18U
8:55 AM
Sport
Men: 19–29
9:10 AM
Sport
Men: 30–39
9:30 AM
Sport
Men: 40–49
9:50 AM
Sport
Men: 50+
9:55 AM
Sport
Women: All Ages
Start times are official, but race-day conditions may require operational adjustments. Follow all instructions from Race Command.
Mandatory Virtual Pre-race Brief
Packet Pickup Instructions

Saturday Packet Pickup

Saturday • August 1, 2026
10:00–11:30 AM
Brook Hill United Methodist Church
8946 Indian Springs Road
Frederick, MD 21702
12:00–4:00 PM
Three Saws Trailhead
Packet pickup moves from Brook Hill to the Three Saws race hub at noon.
Pro/Open Pickup Is Mandatory Saturday
All Pro/Open racers must collect their packets Saturday before the Pro Stage. Pro/Open packets are available during either Saturday pickup window. There is no Sunday packet-pickup option for Pro/Open racers.
Expert and Sport Racers
Expert and Sport racers are strongly encouraged to collect their packets Saturday.
Sunday pickup opens at 7:00 AM
Expert and Sport racers who cannot attend Saturday may collect their packets Sunday at ThorpeWood:
ThorpeWood
12805A Mink Farm Road
Thurmont, MD 21788
Pro Stage • Saturday at 5:00 PM
Expert and Sport racers are encouraged to collect their packets Saturday and then line Boundary Line to watch the Pro/Open field charge down the mountain.