The Pemberton 24
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The Pemberton 24
The Pemberton 24 is a 24-hour event on September 18, 2026, held at Pemberton Park in Salisbury, Maryland. It offers both an individual 24Hr Solo division and a four-person Team division. The format is a festival of repeated 5K laps: a new 5K begins every hour and participants may run as many or as few 5Ks as they choose during the 24-hour period.
Aid is provided at the start/finish area and includes cold water, snacks, gels, sodas, and additional on-site items. Participants are encouraged to set up a camp area to rest or sleep between runs. The race is cupless; each runner must bring their own hydration, a chair for rest, and a headlamp for nighttime running.
Timing uses a points-based system rather than traditional chip timing. Runners earn one point per completed 5K (up to 24), plus a bonus point for each 5K completed during the midnight through 4:00 AM window (up to five bonus points). Placing points are awarded per 5K for top finishers, and there is a ten point bonus for completing all 24 laps. In case of a tie a 0.6-mile sprint decides the winner.
Event rules include visible bibs for credit, no bib transfers or refunds, no pacers or crew on course, crews allowed only at the start/finish area, no dogs, and no off-course running. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
