Trail Running Calendar Maryland 2025-2026

The MCRRC Seneca Creek Greenway Trail Marathon & 50K is a running event scheduled for March 8, 2025, in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Participants can choose between two challenging distances: a marathon and a 50K. This event is organized by the Montgomery County Road Runners Club (MCRRC) and aims to prov..

The Blades Trail Race is a 10-mile running event taking place in Pocomoke, MD, on March 16, 2025. Set in the scenic Pocomoke State Forest, participants can enjoy a beautiful course surrounded by laurel and pine trees. The race emphasizes sustainability by being a cupless event, encouraging runners t..

The HAT Run 50K is an exciting trail running event taking place in Havre de Grace, MD. Scheduled for March 22, 2025, this challenging race features a course that combines single-track trails, open fields, dirt roads, and some paved sections, with a total elevation gain of nearly 4,400 feet. Particip..

The Miocene Epic Endurance Challenge is an annual trail race held at Calvert Cliffs State Park in Lusby, Maryland, featuring a scenic loop course along the Chesapeake Bay. Participants have 6 hours to complete as many laps as they wish, with a distance of approximately 5 miles per loop. Runners rece..

The Genesee Valley Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held at the Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD. Participants can choose to compete in 24-hour, 12-hour, or 6-hour races, completing as many 2.5-mile loops as possible within their chosen time frame. The event featur..

The B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon is a well-supported running event taking place in Severna Park, Maryland. Scheduled for March 30, 2025, it features both a full marathon and a half marathon, with courses that are USATF certified, including a Boston qualifier for the marathon. The race begins..

The Rosaryville Half Marathon and 10K Trail Run is set to take place at Rosaryville State Park in Upper Marlboro, MD. This event features a beginner-friendly course that is not overly technical, making it ideal for early-season trail runners. Participants can choose between a half marathon, which in..

The Smoketown Brewery 10k is a scenic running event taking place on March 30, 2025, near Smoketown Brewery in Brunswick, MD. Participants can enjoy a flat, light gravel dirt path while competing for points in the Year-Long 5k, 10k, and Sippin Series. The event welcomes walkers and offers a virtual r..

The Breeze Thru the Trees 5k is a cross-country running event taking place at Ruppert Nurseries in Gaithersburg, Maryland, on April 6, 2025. Participants can choose between a 5K run and a 1-mile fun run, both set in a scenic tree nursery within Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve. Proceeds from..

The Wild Trail 10K in Thurmont, MD, is a beginner-friendly trail race set in the scenic Thorpewood property. Scheduled for April 6, 2025, this event features both a 5K and a 10K race, both part of the FSRC Grand Prix series. Participants can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, with no special gear required—..

The Gunpowder Keg Ultra, hosted by the Baltimore Road Runners Club, features a scenic trail race in Gunpowder State Park, Parkton, MD. Participants can choose between a 25K or 50K distance, with the course consisting of a 15.5-mile loop of single track, fire road, and asphalt. Runners can switch dis..

The C&O Canal 100 is a 100-mile ultramarathon set along the scenic Potomac River, ideal for both novice and experienced runners. The course features a combination of one 40-mile loop and two 30-mile loops on the historic C&O Canal towpath, providing beautiful riverside views and a smooth terrain. Pa..

Run to Remember is a commemorative running event held in Piney Run Park, Sykesville, MD, featuring various race options including a 50K, 50K Relay, 25K, 5 Mile, and an 8 Hour Challenge. This event honors the memory of lost loved ones and encourages participants to challenge themselves in their honor..

The Farm Park Challenge is an exciting running event taking place at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland. Participants can choose from various challenges, including a marathon, 25K, and timed events of 3, 6, or 10 hours, all featuring a 5-mile loop course. The trail consists of n..

The Ripper - Sunrise to Sunset is a unique timed running event taking place on May 10, 2025, at the Pocomoke YMCA in Maryland. Participants will have 14 hours and 6 minutes to complete as many laps as possible on a 3.75-mile trail course, primarily consisting of single-track paths with some rolling..

The Ed Poling Memorial PA Challenge is a demanding hiking event that covers over 20 mountainous miles on the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania, starting at Caledonia State Park and concluding at Pen Mar Park. Participants receive comprehensive support, including lunch, snacks, drinks, and transporta..

The Ed Poling Memorial Hike for Hunger & Hope is a non-competitive fundraising event suitable for all ages, featuring hikes of varying distances along the scenic C&O Canal towpath in Maryland. Participants can choose from a 4K, 10K, or half marathon hike, catering to both casual and serious hikers...

The More Miles Last One Standing Challenge is an exciting endurance running event taking place on May 31, 2025, in Knoxville, MD. This unique race format requires participants to complete a 4.167-mile course every hour, on the hour, for as long as they can. The last person remaining who can finish t..

The Dash Through the Dirt Half is a running event taking place at Carderock Recreation Area, featuring 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. Participants can enjoy fast, flat courses along the C&O Canal path, ideal for achieving personal records. The event welcomes walkers and offers a virtual race..

The Juneteenth Menare Foundation 12k and 6k event celebrates Juneteenth with a scenic and challenging trail run at Button Farm, featuring the Schaeffer Farm Trails. Participants can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere while earning points towards year-long running series. The event welcomes walkers and offer..