Patapsco Valley 50K
Baltimore, United States • 24 Oct 2026
Patapsco Valley 50K - October 24, 2026
The Patapsco Valley 50K is a trail running event held in Patapsco Valley State Park, Baltimore, MD, organized by Patapsco. The event offers multiple distance choices, both in-person and virtual:
- 50k
- 50k Virtual
- 25k
- 25k Virtual
Race headquarters are at CCBC Catonsville, 800 S. Rolling Rd., Catonsville, MD 21228. The start and finish are in the multi-use fields near the back of the campus adjacent to the tennis courts; parking is available in Lot 6. The course for 2026 will be run clockwise and is described as a scenic, well-marked trail route.
All entrants receive a Brooks event shirt and an additional PV50K/25K logo premium item. The event provides five well-stocked aid stations, post-race food and drink, and finishers awards: 50K finishers receive a hand-thrown mug and 25K finishers receive a finishers medal. Virtual participants have from October 24 to November 24, 2026 to complete their distance and will receive the same shirt, award, and swag by mail.
The park authority may postpone or cancel the in-person event; a weather backup date is Sunday, October 25, 2026. Runners unable to attend the backup date will be placed in the virtual category. Registration closes October 22 at 11:59 PM ET. Registration pricing is shown between USD 125.97 and USD 152.60 and refund requests before September 24, 2026 incur a $30 processing deduction. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.