Climb to End Cancer - Historic Fort Ritchie presented by: WellAve Dermatology
About this race
DetermiNation is the American Cancer Society’s event endurance program, spanning a variety of sports including cycling, running, hiking, yoga, and more. The collective efforts of the dedicated athletes who use their fortitude to help raise funds to take down cancer are nothing short of amazing. When you join DetermiNation, you’re not just participating in an endurance event. You’re pushing yourself to help save lives from cancer. Just like hard work goes into your event training, the American Cancer Society gives it our all through things like breakthrough research, patient programs and services, and a free 24/7 cancer helpline. Together, we’ll tackle every course, rally every community, and stay absolutely relentless in the fight against cancer.
Pick your distance
Trail running
POSTPONED UNTIL FALL OF 2027 - HOPE Trail on Quirauk Mountain & through Fort Ritchie - 5K+
For participants 18 year and younger you must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Running
POSTPONED UNTIL FALL OF 2027 Family Fun Walk/Run - 1.5 miles
Walking
POSTPONED UNTIL FALL OF 2027 KIds Registration (12 and under)
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cascade, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:54 AM and sets at 7:12 PM local time (EDT) in Cascade on September 19, 2026 — 12h 17m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Cascade events
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