Sun, Jan 31, 2027

Little Patuxent River Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K

Columbia, MD

Opens Oct 23, 2026Annual since at least 2022

5K9.66 Miles6.55 Miles16.1 MilesHalf Marathon

About the Little Patuxent River Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K

The course runs along two rivers on connected trail systems, starting and finishing at a historic truss bridge. The terrain is gentler than most trail races, so runners who have not done much off-road racing will feel at home here alongside those with more experience. Several distance options make it easy to pick what fits your legs that day.

The truss bridge where the race starts and finishes gives you a clear landmark to aim for on race morning.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

6.55 Miles · 2026 results

293finishers

45:17winner

1:14:53median

2:36:51cutoff

Top 3: Brendan Elliott (45:17) · Jeremy KING (45:42) · Kurt Winter (49:24)

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

143finishers

1:33:03winner

2:15:43median

4:08:31cutoff

Top 3: Dylan Flynn (1:33:03) · Sam Pulver (1:33:31) · Darren Ketchum (1:35:19)

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

122finishers

19:24winner

33:53median

58:53cutoff

Top 3: John Ford (19:24) · Ram Thapa (20:49) · Rachel Field (21:38)

The Little Patuxent River Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles1/31/2027 08:00$50

9.66 Miles1/31/2027 08:00$115

6.55 Miles1/31/2027 10:00$65

16.1 Miles1/31/2027 08:00$125

13.1 Miles1/31/2027 10:00$75

13.1 Miles1/31/2027 10:00Free

6.55 Miles1/31/2027 10:00Free

3.1 Miles1/31/2027 08:00Free

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Common Questions About the Little Patuxent River Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K

Will I finish last at the Little Patuxent River Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 6.55 Miles field finished slower than 1:14:53, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:36:51, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Little Patuxent River Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K a good first 6.55 Miles?

A field of 293 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 6.55 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Little Patuxent River Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K?

The 6.55 Miles winner ran 45:17 while the median finisher took 1:14:53. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.