Little Patuxent River Half Marathon
Race Date
Feb 21, 2026
Location
Columbia, MD
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 9.66 Miles, 6.55 Miles, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 2,139
The Experience
UPDATE - JAN 27, 2026 AT 3:30 PM THE 2026 RACE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR FEB 21. READ FULL ANNOUNCEMENT HERE. All information about this race can be viewed at www.rivalraceseries.com/littlepatuxentriverrun. Enjoy nature in one of the most beautiful areas of Columbia, MD. Starting and finishing at the Guilford Pratt Truss Bridge, the half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K (6.55 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles) takes place on the Patuxent and Wincopin trails. The course runs along the Little Patuxent and Middle Patuxent River. The terrain is tame compared to many other trail races. This race is appropriate for beginners and intermediate runners. Registration includes a long sleeve shirt, finisher medal and knit gloves. 5K - Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 @ 8:00 AM Half Marathon & 10K - Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 @ 10:00 AM Earn 3 finisher medals by registering and completing one of the following: 5K + 10K 5K + Half Marathon
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Long Sleeve Shirt
Start Location
9175 Guilford Road, Columbia, MD, 21046
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout689 years running
~363 finishers a year
shrinking
24% returning runners
6 timing sources
runners from 11 states
winner 1:33:03
typical high 46°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
28°
Afternoon (High)
46°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
64%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,139 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
2,139
Median time
2:15:42
Latest turnout
143
States
18
Turnout by year
2019–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Little Patuxent River Half Marathon?
The Little Patuxent River Half Marathon is held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Little Patuxent River Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Columbia, Maryland.
What distances does the Little Patuxent River Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 9.66 Miles, 6.55 Miles, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Little Patuxent River Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Little Patuxent River Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Little Patuxent River Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,139 runners who have completed the Little Patuxent River Half Marathon.
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