The Ripper - Sunrise to Sunset

The Ripper - Sunrise to Sunset

The Ripper is a timed distance trail event held on May 8, 2027 at the Pocomoke YMCA in Pocomoke, MD. The event runs for 14 hours and challenges participants to cover the greatest possible distance between sunrise and sunset by completing laps on a measured course.

Runners complete laps on a 3.3-mile loop. Only fully completed laps count toward a participant’s total. In case of a tie, the runner who finishes the final lap in the shorter time is ranked higher. Participants may start and stop when they choose or run continuously; late starts and early finishes are allowed.

Course details note that about 95% of the loop is trail, primarily single-track with some wider sections. The terrain includes rolling mountain-bike style hills and rugged, root-covered sections that require attention to footing.

Support at the site includes a pavilion aid station stocked with water, Tailwind Nutrition, soda, sweets, and salty snacks. YMCA facilities including bathrooms and showers are available to all runners. Each participant claims a personal rest area in a beach-style layout in the adjacent field; crews may remain at those rest areas but are not permitted on the course.

The event proceeds in most weather conditions; cancellation is reserved for extreme circumstances that prevent EMS and support staff from operating. There are no refunds or credits if the event is canceled. All participants receive a keepsake swag item and finisher recognition; awards are given to the top three men and top three women.

Algonquin Ultras organizes the event as a volunteer-supported nonprofit focused on maintaining and expanding Delmarva trail systems. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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