MMB is the acronym for the Martha Moats Baker Memorial Run. This is a low-key, no-fee run, created by Dennis Herr, exploring some of the other trails around the famous Wild Oak Trail in the Jefferson National Forest. As of the running of the 2022 run, the course was, by …
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MMB is the acronym for the Martha Moats Baker Memorial Run. This is a low-key, no-fee run, created by Dennis Herr, exploring some of the other trails around the famous Wild Oak Trail in the Jefferson National Forest.
As of the running of the 2022 run, the course was, by necessity, changed due to trail closures. Two new sections were added to the MMB course, on either side of the new aid station #2 at the Wolf Ridge trailhead on Tilghman Road. As a result, the run will be held on a 60 km (roughly 38.7 mile) course, with a shorter 50 km “Party Route” option.
The MMB Memorial site is about 2.5 miles north of Little Bald on the right side of the Bald Mountain Road, set just off the road between two oak trees. Once you pass the first gate on the Bald Mountain Road descent, it’s at the northern (far) end of the second large wildlife clearing area. Take a moment to seek her out and pay your respects. She will look after you for the rest of your run.
At the last aid station, runners will make the decision to do the Full Course and the climb up Grooms Ridge, or choose the Party Course and take the short, easy mile back to the finish. That decision is up to you and your running coach – until cut-off time arrives. We do not want runners completing the 60k in the dark. As a result, runners who do not get to the Grooms Ridge Aid Station, mile 30.2, before 4 pm will be compelled to take the Party Route.
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