Bobcat Trail Run
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Bobcat Trail Run 11 Mile
The Bobcat Trail Run is an 11 mile out and back trail race on November 7, 2026, at Cunningham State Park in Thurmont, MD, organized by Ultrunr. The course starts at the Manor Parking Area and uses the Catoctin Trail (Blue) and the Cat Rock Trail (Yellow).
Runners begin with a loop near the parking area before heading north on the Catoctin Blue Trail. The route includes a steep, rocky section known as Bob's Hill with a rise of about 800 feet over 1.5 miles (approximately 1875 feet elevation). At roughly 2.5 miles the course turns right onto the Cat Rock Yellow Trail and continues to the turnaround at the Cat Rock trailhead on Route 77. The only aid station is at the turnaround, 5.5 miles from the start. Runners return along the same trails for a total elevation gain of about 2200 feet.
Logistics on race day include on site bib pickup only, a pre race briefing, and a group photo. A photo record is taken at bib pickup. Photos from the event are posted 1 to 2 days after the race. No race day entry is permitted. Time limits require reaching the aid station within 2.5 hours and finishing within 5 hours; this corresponds to roughly 27 minute miles.
Entrants and volunteers receive a tech T shirt. There are no place or age group awards. Refunds are the entry fee minus $10 until one month before the race; after that no refunds are given. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
