2026 PHUNT 25K/50K TRAIL RACE
- Date Sat 17th January 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Elkton, Maryland
- Price $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for the thrilling 2026 PHUNT 25K/50K Trail Race, taking place on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, at the stunning Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area in Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland. This exciting event offers two challenging distances: a 25K and a 50K, with the 50K kicking off at 8 a.m. and the 25K starting at 9 a.m. Runners will traverse a scenic 15.6-mile course filled with rolling hills, moderate climbs, and beautiful single-track trails, all while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow outdoor enthusiasts.
With a maximum of 600 participants, the PHUNT Trail Race promises an unforgettable experience. Every finisher will receive a medal and a special swag item, making your achievement even more memorable. The start/finish area, located at the Edward L. Walls Activity Hall, will provide a heated space with full kitchen amenities and restrooms, ensuring comfort before and after the race. Aid stations will be stocked with a variety of refreshments, including energy gels, drinks, and even grilled cheese sandwiches! So, whether you’re looking to challenge yourself on the trails or enjoy a day out in nature, mark
With a maximum of 600 participants, the PHUNT Trail Race promises an unforgettable experience. Every finisher will receive a medal and a special swag item, making your achievement even more memorable. The start/finish area, located at the Edward L. Walls Activity Hall, will provide a heated space with full kitchen amenities and restrooms, ensuring comfort before and after the race. Aid stations will be stocked with a variety of refreshments, including energy gels, drinks, and even grilled cheese sandwiches! So, whether you’re looking to challenge yourself on the trails or enjoy a day out in nature, mark
Organiser's Description
PHUNT 25K & 50K TRAIL RACE
DISTANCE: 25K & 50K (two loops)
DATE: Saturday, January 17th, 2026
WHEN: 50K starts at 8 a.m., 25K starts at 9 a.m. End time is 5 p.m.
CUT-OFF: AS3 at 4 p.m., which gives participants an hour to travel 4 miles to the finish.
WHERE: Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area
START/FINISH: Edward L. Walls Activity Hall.
The hall is at the intersection of Ranger Skinner Drive & Kennel Road., Elkton, MD 21921. Use 4640 Telegraph Road for navigation apps.
FEE: Online: $40 + processing fee
FIELD: Maximum 600 runners, no exceptions.
AMENITIES:
All finishers will receive a medal and swag item(buff, beanie, pint glass). The activity hall(start/finish) is heated, w/ full kitchen and restrooms. Capacity is 400, so there will be room to leave your gear, or change of clothes. In addition, alcohol (byob), will be permitted at the activity hall. While ample parking will be available, please consider car-pooling. After all, youre going to be running around in the woods for at least 4 hours. Wouldnt it be nice to have a fellow runner to commiserate with on the drive back home?
There will be a major aid station at mile 4.3, 7.5, and 11.5 over the 15.6 mile course. The start/finish area will also act as an aid station for 50K runners. Aid stations are stocked with a variety of items, such as gels, electrolyte drink, water, soda, beer, candy, cookies, chips, bananas, oranges, broth, bacon, grilled cheese sandwiches, and Uncrustables. Each aid station will have a wood or propane fire pit.
COURSE: In comparison to other parks in the mid-Atlantic region, Fair Hill is fairly tame. The park has gentle rolling hills, intermingled with moderately steep climbs that will not exceed 150 feet. The 15.6 mile course will start/finish on about 0.5 mile of asphalt/gravel road, which makes it 1.0 miles total. There's about 1.0 miles of pasture/open field running. The remainder is beautiful, single-track trails.
https://www.trailrunproject.com/trail/7013781/phunt-trail-race-course
WEATHER: Its the wintertime in the mid-Atlantic; expect anything mother nature has to offer. In fact, in 2014, PHUNT started at a bone chilling 6 degrees before topping out at a blistering 30 degrees. Oh, and runners had to contend w/ 5 inches of fresh snow.
Having said that, the average low is 24, & the average high is 42.
REFUNDS, BIB TRANSFERS, & DEFERMENT: Sorry, but we do not offer refunds, bib transfers, or deferment. If you can not make the event, the RD considers your entry fee a donation and the funds will be used as he deems necessary.
DISTANCE: 25K & 50K (two loops)
DATE: Saturday, January 17th, 2026
WHEN: 50K starts at 8 a.m., 25K starts at 9 a.m. End time is 5 p.m.
CUT-OFF: AS3 at 4 p.m., which gives participants an hour to travel 4 miles to the finish.
WHERE: Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area
START/FINISH: Edward L. Walls Activity Hall.
The hall is at the intersection of Ranger Skinner Drive & Kennel Road., Elkton, MD 21921. Use 4640 Telegraph Road for navigation apps.
FEE: Online: $40 + processing fee
FIELD: Maximum 600 runners, no exceptions.
AMENITIES:
All finishers will receive a medal and swag item(buff, beanie, pint glass). The activity hall(start/finish) is heated, w/ full kitchen and restrooms. Capacity is 400, so there will be room to leave your gear, or change of clothes. In addition, alcohol (byob), will be permitted at the activity hall. While ample parking will be available, please consider car-pooling. After all, youre going to be running around in the woods for at least 4 hours. Wouldnt it be nice to have a fellow runner to commiserate with on the drive back home?
There will be a major aid station at mile 4.3, 7.5, and 11.5 over the 15.6 mile course. The start/finish area will also act as an aid station for 50K runners. Aid stations are stocked with a variety of items, such as gels, electrolyte drink, water, soda, beer, candy, cookies, chips, bananas, oranges, broth, bacon, grilled cheese sandwiches, and Uncrustables. Each aid station will have a wood or propane fire pit.
COURSE: In comparison to other parks in the mid-Atlantic region, Fair Hill is fairly tame. The park has gentle rolling hills, intermingled with moderately steep climbs that will not exceed 150 feet. The 15.6 mile course will start/finish on about 0.5 mile of asphalt/gravel road, which makes it 1.0 miles total. There's about 1.0 miles of pasture/open field running. The remainder is beautiful, single-track trails.
https://www.trailrunproject.com/trail/7013781/phunt-trail-race-course
WEATHER: Its the wintertime in the mid-Atlantic; expect anything mother nature has to offer. In fact, in 2014, PHUNT started at a bone chilling 6 degrees before topping out at a blistering 30 degrees. Oh, and runners had to contend w/ 5 inches of fresh snow.
Having said that, the average low is 24, & the average high is 42.
REFUNDS, BIB TRANSFERS, & DEFERMENT: Sorry, but we do not offer refunds, bib transfers, or deferment. If you can not make the event, the RD considers your entry fee a donation and the funds will be used as he deems necessary.
2026 PHUNT 25K/50K TRAIL RACE