BRRC GPS Half Marathon
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GPS Half Marathon
The GPS Half Marathon is scheduled for October 4, 2026 and is one of nine races in the Baltimore Road Runners Club Grand Prix Series. The event distance is a half marathon (13.1 miles) run on the NCR Trail at Sparks.
The course begins just north of Sparks Road on the NCR Trail, proceeds north to Monkton Road, returns south to Paper Mill Road, then returns north to finish at Sparks Road. The trail surface is described as smooth and flat and is part of the historic NCR Trail (since 1832). Parking at the trail crossing is limited; additional free parking is available about 0.4 mile away at an abandoned stone school building at 1036 Sparks Road in Sparks Glencoe. Registration is held at the old Sparks Elementary site.
Entry is donation-based, with free entry for current BRRC members and a $15 fee for non-members; donations from members are appreciated. Prize money for BRRC members is awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers: first place $50, second place $40, third place $30. Runners who complete three of the nine Grand Prix Series races while current members qualify for series awards. The event page notes that all runners are welcome. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
