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Patapsco Valley 50K
Patapsco Valley 50K is a 50k, 50k Virtual, 25k and 25k Virtual event held in Baltimore, Maryland. It was last held on October 24, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 200 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Field size
- ~200 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 24, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Distances
- 50k, 50k Virtual, 25k, 25k Virtual
- Field size
- About 200 runners
- Course
- 50K: ~3,093 ft elevation gain (varies ~3,000-4,700 ft by year/course direction) over two ~16.2-mile trail loops with a river crossing.
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- white-oak-running-company.mailchimpsites.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $126 (from ultrasignup.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EDT
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 3093 ft gain (official course data); Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 25K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
About the Patapsco Valley 50K
The Patapsco Valley 50K & 25K is White Oak Running Company's signature trail ultra through the Avalon area of Patapsco Valley State Park near Baltimore, featuring a river crossing, historic mill ruins, and five well-stocked aid stations. Race headquarters for 2026 moves to CCBC Catonsville, with 50K, 25K, and virtual options for both distances.
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Patapsco Valley 50K: common questions
- When is the Patapsco Valley 50K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Patapsco Valley 50K held?
- In Baltimore, Maryland.
- What distances does the Patapsco Valley 50K offer?
- 50k, 50k Virtual, 25k and 25k Virtual.
- How many people run the Patapsco Valley 50K?
- About 200 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Patapsco Valley 50K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Patapsco Valley 50K?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $126 (from ultrasignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Patapsco Valley 50K start?
- 7:30 AM EDT.
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