Sparks
Trail Running Calendar near Sparks 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Sparks for 2026-2027! We've gathered 28 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Part of the Harford County Running Club Dog Days of Summer Series, Rigbie Farm 5k is a free, self timed grass and trail loop near Darlington, MD. Parking is at Rigbie Farm and non members may take part in three free runs.
An evening 4 mile out and back run on the NCR Trail at Paper Mill in Cockeysville, part of the BRRC Grand Prix Series on August 19, 2026.
A memorial 5K trail run at Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD, with a 5K, 1-mile walk, kids dash, team entries, and an In Spirit donation option. Proceeds support a scholarship fund and a post-race festival offers food and music.
A self-timed 5 miles on a packed rail trail in Darlington, Maryland, held as part of the Harford County Running Club Dog Days of Summer Series. The course is stroller friendly with parking at Fisherman's Log and free registration.
A self-timed loop-trail event in Havre de Grace on 08/30/2026 with a listed distance of 3 miles. Runners have 90 minutes to complete as many loops as they like; parking is at Steppingstone Farm Museum.
September 2026
A 10K road race and a 5K road/trail combo at the Shrine of St Anthony in Clarksville, MD on Sept. 5, 2026. Both USATF certified with chip timing, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, music and family activities.
A chip timed trail race at South Branch Farms offering 5K and 10K routes on varied terrain with creek crossings, climbs, wildlife sightings, and a post race gathering. Proceeds support the Farm and Natural Lands Trust of York County.
A community 5K in Baltimore on September 26, 2026 with in person and virtual options, organized by Cancer Warriors Inc. to raise funds for cancer research.
A 3 mile Reunion Run at Hereford High School as part of the Bull Run Cross Country invitational. The race is open to all ages and carries a $10 registration fee, with registration listed from August 24 to September 26.
Experience a supported long distance run on the hardpacked dirt and gravel of the Torrey C. Brown Trail. This twenty mile event serves as an ideal training opportunity for those preparing for a fall marathon.
A 10 miles trail race in Holtwood, PA, over rocky, hilly trails with stream crossings and scenic overlooks. Chip timed, with aid stations, a strict 2.5 hour cutoff to mile 7, and one way bus transport to the campground start.
October 2026
A donation supported 5.25 miles trail race at Gunpowder State Park with a steep opening climb, single track sections, and on site race day registration.
5th Annual Mackyard Ultra is a race by the Baltimore Road Runners Club on October 31 at Shawan Downs in Cockeysville, MD with a $20 entry fee and a 100 runner limit.
November 2026
Run Through the Grapevine is an 8K cross country race at Linganore Winery in Mount Airy, Maryland on November 8, 2026. The course runs through vineyard rows and adjacent hop yards, and all finishers receive one free winery tasting.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a cross country style race through scenic Catonsville. Support the local high school running program with a chip timed 5K or a 1 Mile Family Fun Run for all ages.