B&A Trail Marathon

Event overview

The B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Severna Park, MD. The event is based at Severna Park High School, 60 Robinson Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146. The race offers the following distances:

• Marathon
• Half Marathon

Registration includes staged price increases through March 25, 2026, with in-person packet pickup registration available on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Race day registration is not available.

Course and on-course support

Both courses run mainly on the B&A Trail, an asphalt rails-to-trails bike and running path, with approximately two miles on residential streets. Each course has one significant hill. Both the marathon and half-marathon are USATF certified; the marathon is a Boston qualifier (USATF codes MD21001LM and MD23001LM).

Aid stations:

• The half-marathon uses two aid stations (each passed twice).
• The marathon uses those two plus four additional marathon-only stations, three of which are passed twice.

All aid stations provide water and Gatorade. Marathon-only stations also offer gel packets, Vaseline, and band aids. Porta-potties and restrooms are placed at several course locations.

Logistics, rules, and awards

Packet pickup is available Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Severna Park High School, and there is limited pickup on race morning. Age limits are 13+ for the half-marathon and 16+ for the marathon. The marathon course has a 5 hour 30 minute course-open limit; the half-marathon has no time limit.

Medical first aid is provided by local CERT teams. Rules include no headphones, no strollers, and no animals except service animals. All finishers receive a commemorative medal; additional awards are given by overall, masters, and age groups. Each participant receives a Frank Shorter quarter zip and a Maryland-flag cap. No bag drop is offered. Parking is available on school lots and nearby streets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.