B&A Trail Marathon
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Event overview
The B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Severna Park, Maryland at Severna Park High School (60 Robinson Rd, 21146). The event offers the following distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
Course, logistics and rules
Both courses run mainly on the B&A Trail, an asphalt rails-to-trails bike and running path, with approximately two miles on residential streets. Each course has one significant hill. Both the marathon and half-marathon are USATF certified (MD21001LM for the marathon; MD23001LM for the half-marathon). Aid stations provide water and Gatorade; additional marathon-only stations provide gel packets, Vaseline, and band aids. Porta-potties and restrooms are placed at several points along the trail. The marathon course has a 5 hour 30 minute time limit; course support will be withdrawn at 1:00 PM. Packet pickup is available Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Severna Park High School and on race morning (early morning hours) at the school. Age minimums are 13 for the half-marathon and 16 for the marathon. Rules prohibit headphones, strollers, and non-service animals. All finishers receive a commemorative medal; awards are given to overall, masters, and age-group top finishers. No bag drop service is provided. Parking is available in school lots and nearby streets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.