NCR Marathon

The NCR Marathon & Half Marathon, hosted by the Baltimore Road Runners Club, is held in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland on the NCR Trail (Torrey C. Brown Trail). The event features a full 26.2-mile marathon and a half marathon, both run as an out-and-back along a wooded crushed-gravel and dirt rail-trail beside the Big Gunpowder Falls.

The course is USATF-certified and known for its net downhill profile, making it a fast Boston-qualifier. The race has deep historic roots in Maryland’s running culture and host-site changes over the years, with finishers receiving a commemorative blanket and a NCR hoodie. The atmosphere is distinctly runner-centered and community-focused. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.