B&A Trail Marathon
Race Date
Mar 29, 2026
Location
Severna Park, MD
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, March 29, 2026
- Location
- Severna Park, Maryland
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 12,899
The Experience
The B&A Trail Marathon & Half-Marathon are fast, fun, well-supported, and low-pressure events along the B&A Trail. The Annapolis Striders held the first B&A Trail Marathon in 1992 and added the half marathon in 1996.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
Frank Shorter quarter zip shirt
Start Location
Severna Park High School, Severna Park, MD, 21146
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MD21001LMJ · B & A Trail Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite9226 years running
~488 finishers a year
growing or steady
22% returning runners
USATF certified · 6 timing sources
runners from 25 states
winner 1:13:53
typical high 60°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
42°
Afternoon (High)
60°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.2"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 12,899 finishers actually crossed the line across 26 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
12,899
Median time
2:01:46
Latest turnout
488
States
49
Turnout by year
2017–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the B&A Trail Marathon?
The B&A Trail Marathon is held on Sunday, March 29, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
Where does the B&A Trail Marathon take place?
It takes place in Severna Park, Maryland.
What distances does the B&A Trail Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles.
Is the B&A Trail Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The B&A Trail Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the B&A Trail Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 12,899 runners who have completed the B&A Trail Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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