Little Patuxent River Half Marathon
Columbia, United States • 31-1 Jan-Feb 2026
Event overview
The Little Patuxent River race weekend takes place on January 31 - February 1, 2026 in Columbia, Maryland. The event starts and finishes at the Guilford Pratt Truss Bridge and uses local trails. The course runs along the Little Patuxent and Middle Patuxent River on the Patuxent and Wincopin trails. The terrain is described as tame compared to many other trail races.
Distances, entry limits and included items
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
- 6.55 miles (10K)
- 3.1 miles (5K)
The 5K is capped at 250 runners. The 10K and Half Marathon are capped together at 1,000 runners. The half marathon and single-distance events have a minimum age of 14; the 5K and 10K entries are open to ages 7 and up. Registration includes a long sleeve shirt, a finisher medal and knit gloves. Participants can earn three finisher medals by completing either the 5K plus 10K or the 5K plus the Half Marathon. The event location is listed as 9175 Guilford Road, Columbia, MD 21046. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.