Martha Moats Baker
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Martha Moats Baker
Martha Moats Baker is a low-key trail run in the Jefferson National Forest that follows a modified course established in 2022. The full course is a 60 kilometer plus route, roughly 38.7 miles, with about 8,000 feet of total ascent and descent. A shorter 50 km Party Route is offered as an alternative near the end of the run.
The start is at the North River Gap/TWOT parking lot. Parking at the trailhead is very limited; additional roadside parking is available on nearby Tilghman Road. The route passes a memorial site near Bald Mountain Road roughly 9.5 miles into the course.
There are three aid stations along the route:
- Reddish Knob : 13.4 miles
- Wolf Ridge : 22.7 miles
- Grooms Ridge : 30.2 miles
Common aid is minimal and water is provided at the three aid stations. Runners may leave up to three small, clearly marked ziplock bags for retrieval at the aid stations; these bags are intended for food and consumables only and will be returned to the finish later in the afternoon. Event-specific course markings are minimal; organizers provide a GPX file and a turnsheet and recommend using them for navigation.
Entry is limited to 60 runners and opens in mid July. Medical personnel and medical supplies are not provided on course; runners are responsible for their own health and safety. Volunteers staff aid and logistics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
