Hashawha Hills
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About the race
The Hashawha Hills 50 km Trail Run takes place at the Hashawha Environmental Center Bear Branch Nature Center in Westminster, MD. The event covers about 50 km (31 miles) with a total ascent and descent of approximately 5,800 feet. The start, finish, and midpoint are at a covered picnic pavilion near the indoor auditorium, where pre-race and post-race activities are held. The park has a no alcohol policy.
The course is mostly runnable and includes about two miles of asphalt, three miles of gravel road, and roughly 26 miles of single-track trail, old woods roads, and open fields. Runners should expect many small hills, a few larger hills, and several stream crossings where feet will get wet. The route is marked with pink ribbons, small pink flags, blue arrow signs, and red ribbons blocking intersecting trails. Participants are asked to follow the closest pink marking and to avoid crossing red ribbons.
There are five aid stations, one of which accepts drop bags at the pavilion located at the 15.5 mile point. Aid stations are stocked with water, electrolyte drink, sandwiches, snacks, and soda. The race enforces a 9 hour time limit and an intermediate cutoff at the 15.5 mile aid station. Registration for the 2027 running is handled via Ultrasignup and uses a lottery that opens on January 1, 2027 for ten days. The event is sponsored by the Virginia Happy Trails Running Club and offers handmade finishers' mugs and awards for top male and female finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
