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Little Patuxent River Half Marathon

Columbia, United States • 31-1 Jan-Feb 2026

Event overview

The Little Patuxent River Half Marathon, 10K & 5K takes place in Columbia, MD on January 31 - February 1, 2026. The 2026 race is sold out. The event uses the Patuxent and Wincopin trails and starts and finishes at the Guilford Pratt Truss Bridge. The course runs along the Little Patuxent and Middle Patuxent River. Organizers describe the terrain as tame compared to many other trail races.

Distances and race details

  • 13.1 miles (Half marathon)
  • 6.55 miles (10K)
  • 3.1 miles (5K)

Registration for the event includes a long sleeve shirt, a finisher medal, and knit gloves. Participants who register and complete either the 5K plus the 10K, or the 5K plus the half marathon, earn three finisher medals. The event location is listed as 9175 Guilford Road, Columbia, MD 21046. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Maryland Columbia

Race information

Registration
13 mi
Half Marathon
7 mi
10k
3 mi
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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