About the B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon
The course runs mostly on the B&A Trail, a paved rails-to-trails path, with a short stretch on residential streets at the start. The trail stays open to other users on race day, so expect the occasional cyclist or pedestrian. There is one real hill; otherwise the route is about as flat as pavement gets, and the marathon course qualifies for Boston.
Packet pickup is the day before at Severna Park High School, with a brief race-morning window as a backup. Parking is in the school lots, with street parking nearby and volunteers directing traffic. After you finish, refreshments and massages from licensed therapists are available inside the school.
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Distances & Start Times
26.2 Miles3/7/2027 07:30$85
13.1 Miles3/7/2027 07:30$75
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