We are excited for the 11th running of the Patapsco Valley 50k and 25k! The information below will be helpful on race day. Please click here for much more details to prepare you for the event!
Race headquarters and the start and finish area will be at CCBC Catonsville in 2024! We are VERY excited about this, as it will allow for much easier parking for runners, spectators, volunteers, and race support staff. The race will begin/end near the multi-use fields adjacent to the parking lots (see this map).
Park in Lots 6, 7, or 8. All those lots are covered by solar panels and are very close to the start line which will be in Lot 6
50k Start Time: 7:30am
25k Start Time: 8:30am
The course runs clockwise this year. The 50k course is 2 loops and measures approximately 16.2 miles per loop (FREE bonus mile!) and the 25k is one loop. The 25k course is one loop. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40980605 *NOTE, you do not need to pay for this app to access the course map* Any changes between now and race day will be sent out to all participants. There is (tentatively) one river crossing at the southeast end of the course. If you definitely do not want to cross the river you can cross on the Gun Rd. bridge. This will add about a quarter mile and will not be marked. Make sure to pick the course back up on the Ridge Extension trail on the far side of the river crossing. Everything will be VERY well marked!
We will have two packet pickups. First on Friday, October 18th at the start/finish location at CCBC from 4pm until 6pm. To cut down on race morning congestion, please try to pick up your packet then. If you can’t do that then….
We will be holding the second packet pickup at the start/finish line at CCBC Catonsville on race morning beginning at 6:30am. Look for the 6 foot tall banner marking the exact location.
Don’t worry about knowing your bib # at pickup. Just tell staff your distance (50k/25k) and last name. PLEASE try to pick up on Friday to cut down on race morning log jams.
You may bring 1 drop bag and stash it near the start/finish in the designated area. You will have access to your bag after completing loop 1 and when you are finished running. The race organizers and CCBC Catonsville are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items. Please be careful and smart about what you store in your drop bag. Suggestions include extra shoes & socks, clothing, nutrition, etc. Keep your cash, cards, and other valuables LOCKED in your car.
There will be aid stations at around mi, 6.2 (Lost Lake), 11mi (Cascade Falls), and at 16.4, the half way mark for 50k and finish line for 25k. You should carry some hydration at all times. Check into the aid station by telling them your bib number. Confirm they have checked you in. We will have Gatorade, water and disposable cups of soda. You can expect a variety of sweet, salty, and surprise foods on course! PLEASE make every effort not to litter and have a method to hold your trash to the next aid station. Remember to follow the directions of the volunteers. Be kind.
We will have our beautiful hand thrown finisher mugs (50k runners) and medals (25k runners) available for you to choose from, so please choose wisely before leaving the finish area.
We will award prizes for the top 3 men and women overall as well as top finishers in each age group. We will also have a few surprise prize categories that our aid station captains typically vote on, so be extra nice or you might get a trick instead of a treat!
Everyone will get a Brooks tech shirt, a race magnet, a few other goodies, and the coveted PV50K hand-crafted finishers mug (50k runners) or HUGE finishers medal (25k runners).
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