Stocking Suffer 8-Hour Endurance Run

Stocking Suffer 8-Hour Endurance Run is held in Stevensville, Maryland, in Queen Anne's County, on December 6, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM. It is a timed trail event: you run a scenic loop around Terrapin Nature Park for eight hours and count laps, with a festive gift handed out on each one. The race supports Toys for Tots, and participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy donation; proceeds go to the Haven Ministries emergency food pantry, which works on hunger and homelessness locally.

A looped timed format is the friendliest way into ultra distance, because you can stop whenever you choose and your drop bag comes around every lap. Build toward it with back-to-back long runs on the weekends and practice eating real food while moving. Bring a change of socks, a jacket for the hours you spend walking, and a plan for how often you will drink, because eight December hours pass slowly if you get that wrong.