The PB&J 50K & 25K is a runnable, rolling loop on the trails of Prince William Forest Park. There is a 25k distance (one loop) option in addition to the traditional 50k (two loop) option.
The annual PB&J trail run will be held in Prince William Forest Park. There are two competition distance options: a 50k (two loops) and a 25k (one loop). Choose your adventure! But please, only choose ONE adventure (i.e. don’t sign up for both competitions)!
Why the “PB&J 50K”?
The name of the event is an homage to the late, great training run series hosted on local NoVa trails by Toni Becerra and Jo Leigh Lochner. The intent of this event is to provide an organized trail competition on a relatively easy course in the DC area, and also to provide a great supported training run opportunity on some rolling, non-technical trails.
Course
The PB&J competition is held in Prince William Forest Park, located less than 40 miles south of our nation’s capital, just off of I-95. It’s a hidden gem with shaded, undulating trails, a refreshing creek, and swinging bridges. It offers a fair mix of smooth and technical trails – perfect for new and experienced runners alike.
The start/finish area is at the Telegraph Road Pavilion, located a short distance past the park’s visitor center, within a half mile of the entrance to the park off of Joplin Road near I-95.
The course is a lollipop format with two on-trail aid stations (Mawavi Road and Turkey Run Education Center) along with the Start/Finish aid station. It will be well-marked; in fact, we’ve been told it’s one of the best-marked courses runners have seen!
This competition may be free but our aid stations are top-notch! While we do ask runners to bring one donated food or drink item (assigned before the day of the event), our volunteers often treat runners with home-cooked meals and snacks to fuel your run. It’s a special atmosphere that will keep you running strong and reach your goals.
Competition Distances & Cut-Offs
50k Competition:
– Consists of two identical 16-mile loops
– Loop one has a 4 hour time limit.
– The time limit for the full distance is 9 hours.
25k Competition:
– Consists of one 16-mile loop with a 4 hour time limit.
Both loops are the same; you should print out and bring with you the marked map, and the simple turn directions. Bear in mind, even though the course will be marked with blue ribbons, you should do your homework, and make yourself aware of the general nature of the course and the trails used for the PB&J 50k.
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