Edward L Walls Activity Hall, Elkton MD
Saturday, January 16th, 2027
PHUNT 25K & 50K TRAIL RACE
Distance
- Distance: 25K & 50K (two loops)
Date & Time
- Date: Saturday, January 16th, 2027
- 50K Start: 8 a.m.
- 25K Start: 9 a.m.
- End Time: 5 p.m.
Cut-off
- Cut-off Time: AS3 at 4 p.m., allowing participants an hour to travel 4 miles to the finish.
Location
- Where: Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area
- Start/Finish: Edward L. Walls Activity Hall.
- Address: At the intersection of Ranger Skinner Drive & Kennel Road, Elkton, MD 21921.
- Navigation: Use 4640 Telegraph Road for navigation apps.
Fee
- Online Fee: $40 + processing fee
Field Size
- Maximum Runners: 600 runners, no exceptions.
Amenities
- Finishers: All finishers will receive a medal and swag item (buff, beanie, pint glass).
- Facility: The activity hall is heated, with a full kitchen and restrooms.
- Capacity: Hall capacity is 400 for gear and clothing changes.
- Alcohol Policy: BYOB is permitted at the activity hall.
Aid Stations
- Mile Markers: Major aid station at mile 4.3, 7.5, and 11.5.
- Accessibility: Start/finish area will also act as an aid station for 50K runners.
- Supplies: Aid stations stocked with gels, electrolyte drink, water, soda, beer, and more.
- Comfort: Each aid station will have a wood or propane fire pit.
Course Description
- Terrain: Fair Hill features gentle rolling hills and moderately steep climbs (max 150 feet).
- Course Layout: 15.6 mile course on about 0.5 mile of asphalt/gravel road.
- Field Running: Approximately 1.0 miles of pasture/open field running.
- Trail Type: Majority of the course is beautiful, single-track trails.
Weather
- Expectations: Expect unpredictable winter weather in mid-Atlantic.
- Historical Conditions: In 2014, temperatures ranged from 6 degrees to 30 degrees with fresh snow.
- Average Temperature: Average low is 24, average high is 42 degrees.
Refunds and Transfers
- Policy: No refunds, bib transfers, or deferment available.
- Donations: Entry fees are considered donations if unable to attend.
