BRRC GPS Half Marathon
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GPS Half Marathon
The GPS Half Marathon is scheduled for October 4, 2026 on the NCR Trail at Sparks Road in Sparks Glencoe, MD. The event is one of nine races in the BRRC Grand Prix Series and is run over the half marathon distance of 13.1 miles. The course begins just north of the Sparks Road crossing, follows the NCR Trail north to Monkton Road, returns south to Paper Mill Road, then heads back north to finish at Sparks Road. The trail is described as smooth and flat and is part of the historic NCR corridor, in use since 1832.
Entry is donations only; members of the Baltimore Road Runners Club may register without an entry fee while non-members pay a stated amount. Donations from members are noted as appreciated. Prize money for BRRC members is offered to the top three male and female overall finishers with listed awards of $50 for first, $40 for second, and $30 for third. Complete three of the nine Grand Prix Series races while a current member to qualify for a series award.
Parking at the trail crossing is limited. Additional free parking is available about 0.4 mile away at the former Sparks elementary school site located at 1036 Sparks Road, with registration held at that old school site on race morning. All runners are welcome and participation in the GPS series is not required to run this race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
