IMPORTANT UPDATE - JAN 27, 2026 AT 3:30 PM
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE 2026 RACE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR FEB 21. READ FULL ANNOUNCEMENT HERE.
THE RACE
VERY popular race! Starting and finishing at the Guilford Pratt Truss Bridge in Columbia, the Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 10K (6.55 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles) takes place on the Patuxent and Wincopin trails. The course runs along the Little Patuxent and Middle Patuxent River. The terrain is tame compared to many other trail races and includes a mixture of natural surface and paved road. This race is appropriate for beginners and intermediate runners.
*** (UPDATED - JAN 27, 2026 AT 3:30 PM) ***
5K - Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
Half Marathon & 10K - Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Register and complete one of the following options to earn 3 finisher medals.
Option 1 - 5K + 10K
Option 2 - 5K + Half Marathon
RACE LOCATION
Patuxent Branch Trail Parking Lot
9190 Old Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD 21046
RACE CAPACITY
The 5K will have a max capacity of 250 runners.
The 10K & Half Marathon will have a combined race capacity of 1,000 runners.
AGE REQUIREMENT
Runners must be at least 14 years old to participate in the half marathon.
Runners must be at least 7 years old for the 5K & 10K.
REGISTRATION
10K & Half Marathon - SOLD OUT (as of Dec 31, 2025)
5K - SOLDOUT (as of Dec 31, 2025)
Race registration fee includes soft cotton long sleeve shirt, knit gloves, and up to 3 finisher medals!
Fee listed on RunSignUp.com reflects the total price of the event (service fee included).
