
From the Organizer
Genessee Valley Ultra is a 2 mile trail loop at Genessee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD. Runners have 24, 12, or 6 hours to complete as many loops as possible. Awards will be presented to the overall winner in each category. This will be a chip timed event. In the event of a tie for number of loops overall time will be used to determine the winner.
-The race will begin at 9AM on Saturday April 3rd with a mass start. 6 hour runners must have all laps completed by 3PM on Saturday April 3rd. 12 hour runners must have all laps completed by 9PM on Saturday April 3rd. 24 hour runners must complete their final lap by 9AM on Sunday April 4th. Any loop completed after a races cut off will not count towards a runners overall total.
- Runners will be required to begin carrying/running with a headlamp starting one hour before sunset.
- Primary race nutrition is the responsibility of the runner. Snacks and beverages will be available throughout the event.
Check In, Packet Pick Up, and Camp Set Up will begin on Friday April 2nd at 3:30PM. Participants will receive their race materials and be directed to the camping area. NO CAMPER VANS/RVs will be allowed in the camping area(they can be parked in the parking lot, but not in the camping area).
NO PETS are allowed on the property.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
59°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Millers 4 Ne, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
537 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Anything beyond the marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Aid stations, cutoffs, and finishing as the goal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Genesee Valley Ultra
Apr 3, 2027