Over the Edge!

Our 5th Over the Edge event, presented by SOHO and the Howard Hughes Corporation, was held on Saturday, September 13th.  The event challenged individuals to rappel down 12 stories of the tallest building in Howard County, the 6100 Merriweather Building in the Merriweather District in support of the athletes of Special Olympics Howard County.  81 brave individuals accepted the challenge for this unique opportunity to support Special Olympics athletes.  Kudos to Special Olympics athletes Ella Cardona, Brandon McLarin and Thomas Smith who bravely rappelled!  If you missed the event, you can click here  to donate.

This was our last Over the Edge event.  Thanks to all the sponsors and brave rappelers who went Over the Edge to support Special Olympics athletes over the last five years.  In 2026, we will celebrate our 25th annual Inspiration Walk at the Merriweather District on Saturday, September 12.  Stay tuned for details!

Pictures of the 2025 Over the Edge event can be found  here .  

 

Our deepest appreciation to our 2025 Over the Edge Sponsors. Because of their support and the support of all the rappelers, funds raised will enable us to continue to provide a year-round sports and competition program in 25 sports programs.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Howard Hughes Corporation

LANDING ZONE SPONSOR

ARCO Design/Build

ROPES SPONSORS

Allan Homes Foundation
Manekin
Tenable

BASE CAMP SPONSORS

Bohler Engineering
Columbia Association
H&R Retail
Perry Jacobson
Rodgers Consulting
Shipley & Horne
Stewart Title

STREET FESTIVAL SPONSORS

Apple Ford
Downtown Columbia Partnership
Geotechnology Associates
Margrave Strategies