Patapsco Valley 50K
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Patapsco Valley 50K : October 24, 2026
The Patapsco Valley event offers trail races at Patapsco Valley State Park in Baltimore, Maryland, with race headquarters at CCBC Catonsville (800 S. Rolling Rd., Catonsville, MD). The event includes both in-person and virtual options and marks the 13th running of the Patapsco Valley 50k and the 5th running of the Patapsco Valley 25k. Parking is available in Lot 6; the start and finish area is on the campus multi-use fields near the tennis courts.
Distances:
- 50k
- 50k Virtual
- 25k
- 25k Virtual
In-person runners will follow a scenic, historic, well-marked trail course that will be run clockwise in 2026. The course is supported by five well-stocked aid stations staffed by volunteers. All entrants, including virtual runners, receive a Brooks event shirt and an additional event premium, post-race food and drink, and a finishers award: 50k finishers receive a hand-thrown mug and 25k finishers receive a finishers medal.
Virtual runners may complete their distance between October 24 and November 24, 2026 and will receive the same shirt, finishers award, and swag by mail at no additional cost. The park has authority to postpone or cancel the in-person event; the listed weather backup date is October 25, 2026. Refunds requested before September 24, 2026 are issued minus $30; no refunds are issued on or after September 24. UltraSignup fees and taxes are non-refundable. Registration closes October 22, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
