NCR Marathon & Half Marathon

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to NCR Marathon

Welcome to the 37th running of the NCR Marathon presented by the Baltimore Road Runners Club.

📅 Race Date

• Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026

💰 Registration Information

• New Price: $1- price increase across the board!
• Reason: Running is already expensive enough with carbon shoes & the cost of travel IN 2026.
• Registration Cost: Just a $1- increase from 2025.

🏅 Race History

• Age: The NCR Marathon is Baltimore’s oldest continuously running USATF certified marathon.
• Historic Background: BRRC presented the Maryland Marathon since 1973 before moving to the trail in 1990.
• Trail Information: The Northern Central Railroad Trail, known as the Torrey C. Brown Trail, covers nearly 20 miles.

🏞️ Course Details

• Scenic Route: The out and back marathon course offers a scenic wooded run on a crushed gravel and dirt trail.
• Setting: The course runs alongside the waters of Big Gunpowder Falls—an idyllic setting to cruise 26.2 miles.
• Start Location: Originally at Old Sparks Elementary School, now at the beautiful Oldfields School campus.

🏆 Finisher's Rewards

• Finishers Blanket: All race finishers receive a large blanket after crossing the finish line.
• Quality: This is not your average beach blanket: it’s warm & soft, coveted even by pets!
• Requirement: Present your race bib to receive your blanket.

👕 Participant Perks

• NCR Hoody: Every participant will receive a unisex-sized NCR hoody at packet pickup.
• More Info: Additional information including parking, packet pickup can be found on our website.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit NCR Marathon.