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Johnnycake Jolt Series

Name: Johnnycake Jolt Series
Start: 2026-05-27
End: 2026-05-27
Location: Milford Mill

Milford Mill, United States • 27 May 2026

Johnnycake Jolt Series

The Johnnycake Jolt Series is a four-week series of trail runs. It takes place in the Pickall Area of Patapsco Valley State Park in Windsor Mill, Maryland.

Events

The events are scheduled for consecutive Wednesdays from May 6 to May 27, 2026. The event options are:

A single 10 km trail run.
A full series registration for all four runs.

The series is organized by a group of park stewards supporting Patapsco Valley State Park. The event timing uses "running time."

Sponsors include Patapsco Heritage Greenway, Scittinos Pizza, Manor Hill Brewing, and White Oak Running Company. Members of the Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park receive a discount on the full series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Maryland Milford Mill

Race information

Website

10 km

Johnnycake Jolt 5/6/26

10 km

Johnnycake Jolt 5/27/26

10 km

Johnnycake Jolt 5/20/26

10 km

Johnnycake Jolt 5/13/26

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

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Apr 18

Run to Remember - Sykesville

A memorial trail event at Piney Run Park featuring a 5.25 mile loop used for 50K, 25K, a 5 miler and an 8 hour challenge. Aid stations and loop transition support are provided and finishers receive a hat or visor and a medal.

Saturday Apr 18

Gunpowder Keg Ultra

Parkton

25 km

50 km

A trail ultramarathon in Gunpowder State Park with 25K and 50K options on a 15.5 mile loop. Staffed aid stations and a nine hour time limit support runners throughout the course.

Sunday Apr 19

Spring Hops

Mount Airy

5 km

Experience a scenic 5K cross country race through the hop yards and vineyards of Red Shedman Brewery. Finishers enjoy a complimentary beverage at this unique farmhouse event in Mount Airy.

Saturday May 2

Farm Park Challenge

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Farm Park Challenge is a trail running event at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland on May 2, 2026. Options include a marathon, a 25K, and timed three hour six hour and ten hour challenges run as five mile laps.