The 4.4-mile course loop will begin and end at Loop E of the Little Bennett Campground.  Trails utilized are a combination of Acorn Hollow Trail, Beaver Valley Trail, Stoney Brook Trail, W Piedmont Trail, Tobacco Barn Trail, Windy Ridge Trail, Browning Run Trail and Bennett Ridge Trail.  

Headlamps

All 9-Hour Challenge participants are required to have a light to get around the starting area and on the race course until Sunrise. Sunrise is around 7:00, but with clouds it may still be pretty dark, especially in the woods. 

Course Marking

The entire course will be marked with pink surveyor flags stamped with a black CCR Logo and pink flagging tape in the trees.  

Not permitted on the trail: littering, pacers, crew, dogs, bandits, strollers.

Montgomery County Parks MNCPPC has the ultimate permitting authority over our event. In the event of poor trail conditions due to excessive rain/snow, or extreme weather on race-day, the County can/will pull our event permit causing us to cancel the in-person event. Please read our entire weather policy for more information and details.