Trail Running calendar near Hanover 2026-2027

A back-to-basics trail event at Blue Marsh Lake on March 6, 2027, offering 20 and 40 mile single-track courses with aid stations every three miles and a lollipop course layout; the 40 mile is two loops with drop bag access at mile 20.

An annual eight hour timed trail event on a 5.5 mile loop at Little Bennett Park in Clarksburg, MD with mostly single-track trails.

A chip timed 5K at Armstrong Valley Winery on March 13, 2027. Registration includes a shirt, a portable wine glass, a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper, and a pour of wine.

St. Patrick's Half & Marathon on March 14, 2027 in Georgetown features scenic courses along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal and a Boston qualifying full marathon.

Test your limits in Lorton at this elite backyard marathon featuring dedicated day and night loops. With a limited field of 65 runners and a chef supported aid station, it is the perfect venue for a personal best.

A spring trail 50K at Susquehanna State Park with two identical loops, about 4,300 feet of climbing and several stream crossings, supported by aid stations and volunteers.

Genesee Valley Ultra is a timed loop trail event at Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD. Runners choose 24 hour, 12 hour, or 6 hour formats to complete as many laps as possible on a 2 mile loop, with chip timing and awards..

A 50 mile trail race near Clifton, Virginia on April 4, 2027, run over forested, rolling terrain in spring. Entry opens October 1, 2026; the race has a 13-hour limit and a $125 entry fee.

A turtle themed 5K at Hopkins Farm Brewery in Havre De Grace raising funds and awareness for the Susquehannock Wildlife Society. The trail race includes wooden participant medals, costume prizes, and an after party with live music.

A memorial running event at Piney Run Park near Sykesville offering 50K, 25K, a 5-mile loop, and an open 8-hour lap challenge with stocked aid stations.

A cross country 5K at Red Shedman Farm Brewery on the Linganore Winecellars grounds, with a technical quarter zip and one pour for finishers and on-site picnic and tasting options.

A 100 mile race along the C&O Canal towpath near Knoxville MD with a 40 mile loop plus two 30 mile loops, multiple aid stations, and a Camp Manidokan start.

A last person standing endurance race in York, PA where runners repeat hourly loops until one remains. Entries include a designated parking and crew area, an event shirt, and a certified distance card.

A trail running event at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland, featuring lap based 3, 6, and 10 hour Challenges and a conventionally timed marathon and 25K. Volunteers receive the same finishers' swag.

Trail Demon presents scenic, technical trail races of 5 km and 10 km near Foggy Bottom Road in Bluemont, VA on May 1, 2027, with virtual entry options.

Flat marathon and half marathon along the C&O Canal Towpath at Fletcher's Cove in Washington, DC. The mostly crushed gravel out and back course offers shaded river views, aid stations, and monetary prizes for top finishers.

The SCA 5K is a cross country 5 kilometer race on natural terrain held within Shalom Dutchfest. It offers multiple age divisions with medals, ribbons, and cash prizes, and early registrants receive a complimentary t shirt.

Trail races at Greenwood Furnace State Park in Huntingdon PA on May 2, 2027 featuring a figure eight course with a half marathon and a 12K option.

ChesLen Chase on 05/08/2027 in Coatesville PA features a 5K trail run and a 2-mile fun run-walk, youth categories, member discounts, and a post-race party with music, craft beer, food truck fare, and awards.

A morning **5K** held as part of the Fair Hill Scottish Games on May 15, 2027, in Elkton, MD, with on-field entries accepted, an entry fee that includes admission, and cash prizes plus trophies for top finishers.