Trail Races & Routes in Maryland

Explore 17 trail running and hiking routes across Maryland. 2 organized races and 15 training routes covering distances from 8.0 mi to 1938.4 mi. Elevation gains range from 276 ft to 386,352 ft.

Route NameLocationDistanceElevation GainType
JFK 50 Mile Washington County, Maryland 50.5 mi 2,756 ft race
JFK 50 Keedysville, Maryland 51.4 mi 3,297 ft race
Sugarloaf Northern Peaks + Summit Loop (MD) Frederick County, Maryland 8.0 mi 1,840 ft route
Sugarloaf Summit Loop Sugarloaf Mountain, Maryland 8.0 mi 1,840 ft route
Soapstone-Santee-Ridge Loop MD 8.2 mi 904 ft route
Seneca Ridge Trail Seneca Creek State Park, Maryland 9.0 mi 781 ft route
Every Trail in Cromwell Valley Park (MD) Baltimore County, Maryland 9.4 mi 1,255 ft route
Billy Goat - C&O Loop (MD) Montgomery County, Maryland 9.6 mi 330 ft route
Ten Mile Creek Trail Black Hill Regional Park, Maryland 9.6 mi 884 ft route
Perimeter Trail MD 9.7 mi 451 ft route
BWI Trail MD 11.0 mi 309 ft route
Carl Henn Millennium Trail MD 11.1 mi 276 ft route
PHUNT 25K/50K Trail Race MD 15.6 mi 1,325 ft route
Cabin John Trail Montgomery County, Maryland 17.3 mi 945 ft route
MD/WV Triple Crown (Loudoun Heights, Maryland Heights, Weverton Cliffs) Washington County, Maryland 20.8 mi 3,507 ft route
Duckett Reservoir Loop (MD) Montgomery County, Maryland 22.9 mi 3,345 ft route
Appalachian Trail (AT) Frederick County, Maryland 1938.4 mi 386,352 ft route

Frequently Asked Questions

How many trail races are in Maryland?

There are 2 organized races and 15 self-supported routes available in Maryland.

What is the average elevation gain in Maryland?

The average elevation gain is 24,141 feet, with routes ranging from 276 to 386,352 feet.

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