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BRRC Big Gunpowder Trail Race

Name: BRRC Big Gunpowder Trail Race
Start: 2026-10-18
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Kingsville

Kingsville, United States • 18 Oct 2026

GPS Big Gunpowder Trail Race

The GPS Big Gunpowder Trail is a trail race of approximately 5.25 miles at Gunpowder State Park, Belair Road in Kingsville, MD. It is the shortest event in the BRRC trail series. The course features a steep climb near the start, several downhill sections, and stretches of single-track trail, with a faster final section.

The event is donation funded with no registration fee; donations are accepted at bib pickup. Online registration details will be published when available and race day registration is offered. Parking is on the east side of Belair Road. If that area is full, use the Park and Ride across Belair Road next to the Gunpowder Lodge and reach the venue via the underpass footpath. Do not park in the Gunpowder Lodge lot since vehicles will be towed. Directions include taking 695 to exit 32B, Belair Road N. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Maryland Kingsville

Race information

Website

5 mi

Gps Big Gunpowder Trail

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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