Hashawha Hills
Westminster, United States • 28 Feb 2026
Event overview
The Hashawha Hills 50 km Trail Run is held at the Hashawha Environmental Center - Bear Branch Nature Center in Westminster, Maryland. The race is listed as a 50 km (about 31 miles) trail event composed of two similar loops of roughly 16 miles each. The course total ascent and descent is listed as about 5,800 feet. A nine-hour time limit applies for completing the course.
Course and aid
The route includes about 2 miles of asphalt, 3 miles of gravel road, and 26 miles of trail, mostly single-track with some old woods roads and open fields. There are a few stream crossings where feet will get wet, many small hills and some larger hills. The course is marked with pink ribbons, small flags, sign posts, and blue arrow signs; intersecting trails are often blocked with red ribbons. Runners are instructed to follow the nearest pink marking and not to cross red ribbon markers.
There are five aid stations on course, one of which supports drop bags. Runners may face up to about 8.5 miles between aid stations. A GPX file for the course is provided.
Logistics and entry
Pre-race and post-race areas are indoors in the Bear Branch auditorium; hot food and drink are provided at the finish. The park enforces a no alcohol policy. Registration for 2026 is via Ultrasignup and uses a lottery system; the 2026 entry fee is listed as $18.55. A prioritized wait list is used. Winter weather, including snow, is a possibility in late February. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.