Overall Rating
Overall Rating (2 Reviews)
4
(2 Ratings)  (2 Reviews)
DIFFICULTY
3
SCENERY
3
PRODUCTION
4.5
SWAG
4
Enjoy nature in one of the most beautiful areas of Columbia, MD. Starting and finishing at the Guilford Pratt Truss Bridge, 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 … MORE
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    Paddy FIRST-TIMER '25

    I rarely run trail races, but this seems to be a good one in Columbia MD. Communication was good through emails. Race day packet pick up was easy, and the … MORE

    I rarely run trail races, but this seems to be a good one in Columbia MD. Communication was good through emails. Race day packet pick up was easy, and the only method. Plenty of parking and enough porta johns. This is a smallish race, 1,000 runner for 5K, 10K, & half. It sells out quickly every year. Basically a no frills race, though medal and shirt are pretty good. It was cold, in the 20s. This turned out be a positive, because it rained 2 days before, so at least there was no mud on the course, everything was frozen.
    There were some spots with ice, but it could be avoided by running on the edges of the trail. I guess this should be expected in February, but you never know in Maryland. There were a bunch of corrals for starting times, each 3-5 minutes apart in start time. This worked really well, the trails never felt packed or backed up at all. There are some technical parts of the course where you really have to be aware rocks and roots. There are at least 3 killer hills, but there are a bunch flat areas also. The 10k is one loop of the course, out and back, the half is 2 loops, out and back twice. They gave out a water and banana at the end. They also merch on sale and food truck. Kind of a no frills race, but well run and put together.

    DIFFICULTY
    3
    PRODUCTION
    5
    SCENERY
    3
    SWAG
    4

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    slowsosorunner FIRST-TIMER '21

    I am usually a road prince, this was my first time running a trail half marathon. My friend was an ambassador for rip it events, so he convinced me to … MORE

    I am usually a road prince, this was my first time running a trail half marathon. My friend was an ambassador for rip it events, so he convinced me to join. The trail was nothing crazy, didn’t have to run through rivers and streams. The half marathon was a double loop of the 10k. This race was during the pandemic, and I would say they did a great job of organizing it and keeping everyone safe.

    DIFFICULTY
    3
    PRODUCTION
    4
    SCENERY
    3
    SWAG
    4

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