The 26.2 mile certified out and back course travels along the Northern Central
Railroad Trail through rural and beautiful northern Baltimore County, Maryland.
We can’t promise cheering crowds, music, or the other big city marathon perks.
However, we can promise a pleasant tree lined course and a friendly atmosphere
on one of the best rail trails in Maryland.
The NCTM course starts with 2 miles of gently rolling roads before accessing the
basically flat NCR Trail. Once on the trail runners will travel 12 miles north on a dirt
and crushed stone surface before turning around for the 12 mile slight downgrade
back to the finish. The finish line will be at the NCR Trail and Sparks Rd. intersection.
Finishers will be transported by bus back to the parking area.
Due to the limited access of the NCR Trail the marathon entries will close at 500
runners and the relay team entries will be capped at 50. No exceptions will be
made.
A portion of the proceeds from this years race will be used to help fund amenities
along the NCR Trail such as,
port-o-pots, rest areas, and water fountains.
Marathon Entry Fee: $45
Late Entry: $55—After October 30th
Relay Entry Fee: $70—Per Team
Late Entry: $80—After October 30th
Sorry No Refund

North Central Trail Marathon

Human Interest Story

When 26.2 miles of pounding on the road seems a bit painful, the Northern Central Trail Marathon offers a reprieve.

Northern Central Trail Marathon Gives Runners A Change Of Scenery

Post-Race Review/ Results

Lowell and Aaron Ladd took first and third respectively while running the NCR Trail Marathon in Maryland this past weekend.

Lexington Brothers Run NCR Marathon In Maryland

Lowell Ladd won the Northern Central Rail Trail Marathon with a time of 2 hours 34 minutes and and 35 seconds.

2010 NCR Trail Marathon: Results, Recap, And Photos

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Information on the race and brief course description is given.

North Central Trail Marathon- Chance to Eat and Run

I love this trail marathon that did I did it 9X.

Great trail marathon!  Would do it again.

This is a really nicely done small race !

Beautiful trail run with no hassle logistics

Disappointed expected better organization

Beautiful course, tough hill at end, sparse crowd

Scenic course; good small-marathon logistics

Well organized, small, non-technical trail maratho

Scenic, fast, and easy on the legs and feet.

well-done trail race except for silly climb at end

Beautiful, flat course with a steep ending.

Beautiful trail; mostly flat; nice and small

A fun, down-to-earth event, on a scenic course.

Extremely Nice Event. I'm returning for 2007.

Excellent for 24 miles... but terrible last two

Terrific Small Marathon - Beautiful Course

Disappointing this year, but great potential

Great small marathon on crushed gravel trail

Serene course, plenty of time to think...

A scenic course with slight, long up/downhills

Flat, chilly, nice soft surface, good low-key race

Elementary school start: a big improvement

User-friendly, small-town feel, fast, lonely

North Central Trail Marathon

Marathon Results