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Patapsco Valley 50K

Baltimore, United States • 24 Oct 2026

Patapsco Valley 50K : Baltimore, MD

The event returns to Patapsco Valley State Park with race headquarters at CCBC Catonsville (800 S. Rolling Rd.). The course is a scenic, historic, well-marked trail routed clockwise for 2026, with the start and finish set in the multi-use fields adjacent to the tennis courts; parking is available in Lot 6.

Distances offered:

  • 50k
  • 50k Virtual
  • 25k
  • 25k Virtual

All participants, including virtual entrants, receive a Brooks event shirt and a PV50K/25K logo premium item. Five well-stocked aid stations support the course, and post-race food and drink are provided. Finishers awards differ by distance: 50k finishers receive a hand-thrown mug and 25k finishers receive a medal.

Virtual runners may complete their chosen distance from October 24th through November 24th, 2026, submit results via UltraSignup, and will have their shirt and finishers award mailed at no additional cost.

Patapsco Valley State Park retains authority to postpone or cancel the in-person event; the event backup date is Sunday, October 25th, 2026. Runners unable to run the backup date or when the event is canceled will be placed in the virtual category. There are no deferrals. Refunds requested before September 24th, 2026 incur a $30 processing deduction; no refunds are issued on or after September 24th. UltraSignup fees and other charges are non-refundable.

A 10-hour course time limit applies; runners finishing after the limit are recorded as "Unofficial Finisher." 50k runners must meet a first-loop cutoff or be asked to discontinue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Maryland Baltimore

Race information

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50 km
50k
25 km
25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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