Trail Running Calendar Maryland 2026-2027

Experience a unique trail run on the private ThorpeWood estate in Maryland. Offering 5K and 10K distances, this club event features marked loops through beautiful natural terrain for FSRC members.

UltraTrax Wisp brings a timed trail adventure to Wisp Resort on April 11, 2026. Choose from four loop-based distances up to 28 miles, with stunning Appalachian views and a festive after-party. Finishers earn rewards, and part of the proceed..

A turtle-themed 5K trail run at Hopkins Farm Brewery that supports local wildlife conservation. Participants receive a wooden medal and costume prizes are awarded. The event concludes with a festive after-party featuring live music.

Experience a fast and flat race along the scenic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath in Potomac. With 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances available, walkers and runners are invited to set new personal records at Carderock Park.

A memorial trail event at Piney Run Park featuring a 5.25 mile loop used for 50K, 25K, a 5 miler and an 8 hour challenge. Aid stations and loop transition support are provided and finishers receive a hat or visor and a medal.

A trail ultramarathon in Gunpowder State Park with 25K and 50K options on a 15.5 mile loop. Staffed aid stations and a nine hour time limit support runners throughout the course.

Experience a scenic 5K cross country race through the hop yards and vineyards of Red Shedman Brewery. Finishers enjoy a complimentary beverage at this unique farmhouse event in Mount Airy.

A *100-mile* ultramarathon on the C&O Canal towpath near the Potomac River, run as one ~40-mile loop plus two ~30-mile loops. Aid stations appear every 3–6.9 miles and the event is a WSER 2027 qualifier.

Experience the fourth annual trail run at Mount Aetna Adventist School in Hagerstown. Choose between a 3k or 5k course to support student projects and enjoy fitness within a community setting.

Farm Park Challenge is a trail running event at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland on May 2, 2026. Options include a marathon, a 25K, and timed three hour six hour and ten hour challenges run as five mile laps.

Join the inaugural Run Rock Creek 5K/10K in Washington D.C. to experience a forest run through America’s premier urban national park while supporting vital trail restoration and conservation efforts.

Join the 10th annual cross country event at Spencerville Adventist Academy featuring a 5K, 1 Mile run, and Kids Fun Run. Enjoy a campus course with finisher medals, team options, and a costume contest for all participants.

A community 5K run/walk at My Lady’s Manor Steeplechase Course in Monkton, MD supporting The Harford Land Trust and The Manor Conservancy, with professional timing, awards by age group, and a post-race gathering with finger foods.

The Johnnycake Jolt Series is a four-week trail run event on Wednesday evenings in May. Runners can tackle a scenic 10 km course in the Pickall Area of Patapsco Valley State Park. It’s a grassroots series designed to bring the local running..

A trail event at Cromwell Valley Park on May 9, 2026 offering 25k, 12.5k and a family 5k with mostly single track trails and mile marker activities for kids. Proceeds support local conservation groups.

The Johnnycake Jolt Series offers four weekly 10k trail runs in Patapsco Valley State Park. It's a grassroots, low-key event organized by park stewards, with a discount for park members.

Experience a fast and flat race along the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath in Potomac. With 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances available, walkers and runners of all kinds are welcome at Carderock Park.

Join the Ed Poling Memorial HARC Hike for Hunger & Hope, now in its 14th year. Choose from scenic C&O Canal Towpath hikes in May or a challenging Appalachian Trail hike. This fundraising event supports local community programs.

Test your resilience in this 24 hour endurance challenge in Annapolis. Set your own mileage goals to honor military heroes while enjoying provided meals and a community trail running environment.

The Johnnycake Jolt Series offers four weekly 10k trail runs in Patapsco Valley State Park. It's a grassroots, low-key event organized by park stewards, with a discount for park members.