Trail Running calendar near Elkridge 2026-2027

Trail races at Glenroy Preserve on October 4, 2026 offering 5 mile, 25K, and 50K loops with mixed and technical terrain, multiple creek crossings, four aid stations, chip timing, and post-race refreshments.

Experience a unique trail run through 1600 acres of former prison grounds at Laurel Hill Park. Choose between 5.4 or 10 mile distances on scenic singletrack featuring historic guard towers and open meadows.

A trail-based event at Pohick Bay Regional Park on October 4, 2026, offering in-person 5K and 10K races plus virtual options with different medal and shirt choices.

Experience a unique trail event at Milkhouse Brewery in Mount Airy featuring a 5 mile race and timed ultra challenges. Complete as many loops as possible over four or eight hours on this scenic farm course.

A community trail event on October 11, 2026 at Bretton Woods Recreation Center in Darnestown, MD offering a 5K trail run and a 1 mile walk. The event raises funds and awareness for addiction prevention, education, and support.

Trail running at Lums Pond State Park with 12 hour solo and relay formats plus 24 km and 12 km lake laps. The course mixes single track, gravel and wider trails, features aid stations, chip timing and age graded results.

A technical trail 10K at Black Hill Regional Park with rocky and rooty terrain. The race is part of a low key series, free for club members and available to non members for a fee with on site bib and chip pickup.

Running event at Pinesburg Quarry in Williamsport, MD on October 17, 2026 offering a one mile fun run, a 5K, and a 5 mile race. The course runs in and around the quarry which will be closed for the event.

A scenic, flat 5K and 10K at Bluemont Park in Arlington on October 17, 2026, with in-person and virtual entry options. Walkers and strollers welcome and tiered registration pricing applies.

Experience the scenic singletrack trails of Lake Fairfax Park with 5 mile and 10 mile race options. Enjoy a community atmosphere with post race breakfast and a dedicated program for children.

GPS Big Gunpowder Trail is a 5.25 mile trail race at Gunpowder State Park in Kingsville on October 18, 2026. The course includes a steep start, downhill and single track sections, and entry is donation based with race day registration avail..

A trail ultradistance event in Patapsco Valley State Park near Baltimore on October 24, 2026, offering 50k and 25k distances plus virtual options through November 24. Race headquarters is at CCBC Catonsville, with aid stations and finishers..

A marked trail competition in Prince William Forest Park offering a 25 km one loop and a 50 km two loop option with on course aid stations. Entry opens September 15, 2026 and the field is limited to 110 runners.

Trail races at Conway Robinson State Forest on October 25, 2026, offering 5K, 10K and several virtual options with medal and shirt choices; walkers are welcome.

Scenic 5K through vineyard and farm at Rocklands Farm Winery with chip timing, age group awards, and a post-race wine tasting with live music. Walkers and children are welcome and a one hour course time limit applies.

Experience a mix of twisty singletrack and open farm field running in Germantown. This late autumn trail event offers three distances and a festive post race atmosphere at the historic Button Farm.

Experience a 50 mile trail race through the scenic Seneca Greenway and Muddy Branch trails in Maryland. This event features forested single track terrain and small stream crossings for dedicated distance runners.

Run Through the Grapevine is an 8K cross country race at Linganore Winery in Mount Airy, Maryland on November 8, 2026. The course runs through vineyard rows and adjacent hop yards, and all finishers receive one free winery tasting.

A multi-distance trail and virtual event at Valor Ranch in King George, Virginia supporting recreational therapy for injured service members and first responders. One hundred percent of registration proceeds go to Valor Ranch and all regist..

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.