PHUNT 25K/50K TRAIL RACE
- Date
- January 16, 2027
- Distance
- 25K · 50K
From the Organizer
PHUNT 25K & 50K TRAIL RACE
DISTANCE: 25K & 50K (two loops)
DATE: Saturday, January 16th, 2027
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, you’re going to be running around in the woods for at least 4 hours. Wouldn’t 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.
While not the exact course, this is probably 85% accurate.
https://www.trailrunproject.com/trail/7013781/phunt-trail-race-course
WEATHER: It’s 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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
42°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newark Ag Farm, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elkton, MD
Population
15,867
as of 2023
Elevation
41 ft
Nearest Airport
ILG
Wilmington Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- What is the PHUNT 25K/50K TRAIL RACE?
- PHUNT 25K/50K TRAIL RACE is a running race held in Elkton, Maryland on January 16, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the PHUNT 25K/50K TRAIL RACE?
- Saturday, January 16, 2027 in Elkton, Maryland at Edward L Walls Activity Hall, Elkton, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the PHUNT 25K/50K TRAIL RACE?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
PHUNT 25K/50K TRAIL RACE
Jan 16, 2027