Pemberton 24 - Festival of 5Ks

How many 5Ks can you run in 24 hours? Find out at the Pemberton 24 - Festival of 5Ks, an event that will be held Sept. 23-24, 2022.. A 5K will start every hour on the hour for 24 hours.

This event is a partnership between Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism and Algonquin Ultras Inc.

Participants are invited to run as many 5Ks as they like, whether it's one, five or all 24.

The course will be a 5K trail run at Pemberton Park. There will be a well-stocked aid station at the start/finish of the 5Ks. A camping spot is included with registration. Tents only; no electricity provided.

Runners can compete as individuals or as part of a four-person team.

This race sold out quickly in 2021, so be prepared to register when registration opens. 

Race Details 

• Date: Friday-Saturday, Sept. 23-24, 2022
• Times:
•     Friday, Sept. 23, 4 p.m.: Check-in and packet pickup begins.
•     Friday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m.: First 5K begins
•     Saturday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m.: Last 5K begins
• Registration Fee (includes Friday night campsite for each runner/team): $75/individual; $250/team of four (fees may apply)
  
•     The camping/rest area provided will be a 10-foot-by-10-foot space for individuals and a 25-foot-by-25-foot space for teams. Tents only; no electric provided. 
•     People can request who they camp near and whether it is close to the starting line or a more quiet area. 
• Registration Opens: Sunday, April 24, at 7 p.m. on Ultrasignup. This race sold out quickly in 2021, so be prepared to register that evening. 
• Camping: The first night of camping (Friday) is included; there will be a fee for those who wish to stay over a second night (Saturday). This will be paid at registration.  
• Shirt Information: A long-sleeved shirt upgrade is available for $10. 
• Scoring and Rules: View all the scoring details and rules on UltraSignup. 
  
  

Sponsorship and Vendors

Interested in being a sponsor or vendor? Stay tuned. 

Volunteers

Interested in volunteering? Stay tuned. 

Contact

James Simmons: 410-548-4900 x114, jsimmons@wicomicocounty.org

Trent Swanson: 443-944-1240, twents@gmail.com