How many 5Ks can you run in 24 hours? Find out at the Pemberton 24 – Festival of 5Ks, a new event that will be held from Sept. 25-26. A 5K will start every hour on the hour for 24 hours. Runners can complete up to a total of 75 miles.
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Facebook Group: Pemberton 24 Group
This event is a partnership between Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism & 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, which will have cold water, snacks, gels, chips, sodas, and more. Camping will be available. Tents only; no electricity provided. There will also be a festival atmosphere, with food vendors, beer, and music.
Runners can compete as individuals or as part of a four-person team.
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Date: Friday, Sept. 25-Saturday, Sept. 26
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Times:
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Friday, Sept. 25
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4 p.m.: Grounds open and on-site packet pickup/check-in begins
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7 p.m.: First 5K begins
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5Ks continue every hour on the hour through 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, with a 0.6-mile race afterward.
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Registration Fees:
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Early registration: $? To be determined
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Late/On-Site Registration: $? To be determined (Sept. 1 or later)
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The shirt deadline is Aug. 31. Long-sleeved shirts are available for an additional $5 if reserved by that date.
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Camping: $? To be determined for a 10-foot by 10-foot space. The deadline to register for camping is Aug. 31. Max of one camping site per registrant.
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Runners must have:
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Headlamp (if you plan to run any night 5Ks)
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Water bottle or hydration belt/vest (this will be a cupless race)
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Cup for soda
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Chair to sit on between races
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Scoring
The Pemberton 24 will not be a typical race. There will be a timing clock; however, winners will be determined based on a point system.
Runners will earn points for each 5K they run. A runner’s placement is important (for the Top 5 men and women), but not their times. To earn the point, runners must complete the 5K course in under an hour — before the next one starts.
Participants can earn the following points:
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1 point for completing each 5K
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1 additional point for completing each 5K during the hours of midnight, 1 a.m., 2 a.m., 3 a.m., and 4 a.m.
Participants will also earn points depending on how they place in each race.
Placing points for each 5K:
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4 extra points for placing as the first male or female
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3 extra points for placing as the second male or female
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2 extra points for placing as the third male or female
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1 extra point for placing as the fourth or fifth male or female
In the case of a tie for male or female, the 0.6-mile race at the end will determine the winner.
All information obtained from the Pemberton Historical Park site
Additional information:
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NO bib transfers or bandits
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Bib numbers should be visible at all times
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NO littering. Pack in, pack out.
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Runners should stay on the established course
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NO deferrals
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NO refunds
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NO cowbells
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NO tutus
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NO dogs for runners
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NO early or late starts