Trail Running calendar near Laurel 2026-2027

A family-friendly 5K mud run on August 8, 2026 at New Jersey MotorSports Park with obstacles, mud pits, festival-style pre- and post-event parties.

A self-supported ultramarathon at Killen's Pond State Park on Aug 8, 2026 offering 50-mile, 50K and 12-hour options on a mostly shaded 3.1-mile dirt loop.

Test your endurance at the Wildwood Navy Seal Challenge with ocean swimming and beach running. Navigate sand and water obstacles in individual or team categories on the New Jersey shore.

Trail race in Elkridge, MD offering 25K and 50K on rolling single track with river crossings, aid stations serving real food, and post-race food and beer.

Family friendly mud run at Budds Creek Motocross Park on August 29, 2026 featuring a 5K course with obstacles, mud pits, slides and a festival style after party.

A self-timed loop-trail event in Havre de Grace on 08/30/2026 with a listed distance of 3 miles. Runners have 90 minutes to complete as many loops as they like; parking is at Steppingstone Farm Museum.

A half marathon and a 10K at Lums Pond State Park on 09/06/2026 using Little Jersey and Swamp Forest trails. Routes include single track and wider trails and have a relatively flat elevation profile.

A 24 hour event in Salisbury where individuals and teams of four run repeated 5K loops each hour, earning points for finishes and extra points during the overnight window.

Sip and Stride 5K is a chip timed run and walk through Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick, Maryland on September 19, 2026. Entry includes a shirt option, a drink ticket for 21 plus, and a finisher medal.

A community 5K in Baltimore on September 26, 2026 with in person and virtual options, organized by Cancer Warriors Inc. to raise funds for cancer research.

A scenic chip-timed 5K on the 300+ acre Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick, MD, featuring a complimentary drink for those 21 and over, live music, finisher medals, apparel options, and proceeds supporting Habitat for Humanity.

Trail races at Lums Pond State Park in Bear DE offering 24 km, 12 km, and 12 hour solo and relay formats with age graded results and on course aid.

A community event at Assateague State Park offering a 2 mile walk or 5K run to support the Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice.

Community trail event at Camp Barnes in Frankford, Delaware offering 6.2 and 3.1 mile runs, 1 to 3 mile family walks, and a Kiddie Color Run. Post race lunch and live bluegrass music support Mariners Bethel youth ministries.

A donation supported 5.25 miles trail race at Gunpowder State Park with a steep opening climb, single track sections, and on site race day registration.

Trail ultramarathon in Patapsco Valley State Park offering 50k and 25k options, in-person and virtual, with aid stations, event shirt, and finisher awards.

Trail races at Parvin State Park offer a half marathon and a 6 hour lap event on a mostly trail lollipop loop. The event is cupless and uses an aid station at the start and finish.

An endurance running event in Woodbine NJ offering 6-, 12- and 24-hour individual races plus 12- and 24-hour relays. The course uses 5.5-mile dirt laps with few roots and the venue provides camping, cabins, showers and a sauna.

A fall trail event at Trap Pond State Park featuring a 4.5 mile loop on the Bob Trail and a 2 mile walk. Participant fees support Legacy Academy.

Looped 50K and 20K trail races at Rosaryville State Park near Upper Marlboro MD, single track woods, two aid stations, drop bag support and military awards.