BRRC GPS Half Marathon
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About the race
The GPS Half Marathon is a BRRC Grand Prix Series race held on the NCR Trail at Sparks Road in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland. The event distance is a half marathon (13.1 miles) on a smooth, flat surface along the historic NCR trail, noted as in use since 1832. The course begins just north of Sparks Road, proceeds north to Monkton Road, returns south to Paper Mill Road, then turns north again to finish at Sparks Road.
Entry fees are waived for club members; non-members pay a stated fee of $15. Donations are accepted and appreciated from members. Prize money for BRRC members is awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers with amounts of $50 for first place, $40 for second place, and $30 for third place.
Parking at the Sparks Road trail crossing is very limited. Additional free parking is available about 0.4 mile away at the abandoned stone school building at 1036 Sparks Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152; registration is conducted at the old Sparks Elementary site. The race is one of nine events in the BRRC Grand Prix Series; completing three of the nine GPS races while a current member qualifies a runner for series awards. The event page notes volunteer opportunities for race morning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
