Trail Running Calendar Maryland 2025-2026

Run the Muddy Shoes Farm Park Challenge at Agricultural History Farm Park on May 2, 2026, completing each lap in under one hour. Choose 3 hour, 6 hour, or 10 hour challenges or marathon and 25K; volunteers get event swag.

Run the Dash Through the Dirt May 16, 2026 at Carderock on the scenic C&O Canal towpath in Potomac MD. Choose 5k, 10k or half marathon on light gravel with chip timing, tech shirt and finisher coin. Proceeds benefit EOD Warrior Foundation.

Run a flat, fast five mile out and back along the shaded C&O Canal Towpath in Williamsport, MD on June 6, 2026. Enjoy chip timing, tech shirt options and age group awards in a friendly community race.

Take on the Sweet Air Trail Race at Gunpowder State Park on July 12, 2026, a scenic out and back with rolling hills, faster stretches, water crossings and a bit of mud. Limited to 100 runners, entry is free and donations are welcome.

Annapolis Striders unites runners in Annapolis, MD with road and trail races from 1 mile to ultramarathon and training programs for beginners to marathoners. Enjoy community races and a lively event calendar year round.

Run the Vineyards at Bohemia Manor Farm offers scenic 5K and 8K courses through vineyards, waterfront and wooded trails, chip timed with live results. Finish with refreshments, a souvenir wine glass and an after party on the river.

Take on the MD Heat Trail Race in Patapsco Pickall near Elkridge with 25K and 50K options on rolling, technical single track with river crossings and rewarding climbs. Relax at the finish with food, beer and a festive post race vibe.

Run scenic, historic trails in Patapsco Valley State Park with 50k and 25k options plus virtual entries that include same shirt and award. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, volunteer support, and a festive finish near CCBC Catonsville.

Fire on the Mountain features 50K and 25K trail races through scenic, rugged Green Ridge State Forest near Little Orleans MD on November 1, 2026. Registration opens Feb 2, 2026 and a fall training run on Sep 27 uses the red trail for roughl..

Annapolis Striders unites runners in Annapolis, MD with road and trail races from 1 mile to ultramarathon and training programs for beginners to marathoners. Enjoy community races and a lively event calendar year round.

Run Thanksgiving at the 22nd Catonsville High School Turkey Trot featuring a chip timed 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run on a cross country course. Proceeds support CHS cross country and there are prizes; strollers and pets not allowed.