Hashawha Hills
Westminster, United States • 28 Feb 2026
Event overview
Hashawha Hills is a trail 50 km race held on February 28, 2026, at the Hashawha Environmental Center - Bear Branch Nature Center in Westminster, MD (300 John Owings Rd). The event is organized by the Virginia Happy Trails Running Club. The entry fee for 2026 is $18.55. Entry is by lottery; the lottery opens January 1, 2026 and runs for 10 days. The wait list is prioritized for prior finishers and volunteers. Refunds are available less a five dollar processing fee and require a replacement from the wait list.
Course and logistics
The course distance is 50 km (about 31 miles) arranged as two similar loops of roughly 16 miles each. Terrain includes about two miles of asphalt, three miles of gravel road, and approximately 26 miles of mostly single-track trail, old woods roads, and open fields. Total ascent/descent is listed as 5,800 feet. The route includes several stream crossings and many small hills; the course is described as runnable and will be marked with pink ribbons, small flags, and arrow signs. There are five aid stations, one of which accepts drop bags, and runners should expect runs of up to 8.5 miles between some aid points. Pre-race and post-race facilities are indoors at the Bear Branch auditorium, where hot food and drink are provided; the park has a no alcohol policy. The race enforces a 9-hour time limit. Weather in late February can include snow and cold conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.