It’s well known that the trail system at Patapsco Valley State Park is a major destination for runners from near and far. These runners, along with running groups and park events, contribute to one of the largest trail stewardship communities in the country. While FPVSP isn’t a running organization, the running community plays a significant role in supporting the park. Each year, runners, run shops, outdoor retailers, and manufacturers contribute thousands of volunteer hours and substantial resources to build and maintain our multi-use trail system, helping grow our diverse trail community.
Our Running Events
We host SEVEN running events annually!
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(FPVSP members get registration discounts at each of these events!)
Pints for Patapsco
The Guinness Open Gate Brewery and the Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park are teaming up to bring this exciting run into the heart of PVSP—followed by a celebration at the incredible Open Gate Brewery.
In 2025, runners experienced two of the park’s most iconic landmarks: the Thomas Viaduct and the Swinging Bridge. We’ll be back in 2026 with even more miles, more smiles, and a brand-new date coming soon!
Click HERE to learn more about Pints!
The Johnnycake Jolt • Wednesdays in May
With support from Patapsco Heritage Greenway, Manor Hill Brewing, and Scittino’s Italian Market—how could we go wrong?
We’ll be back in 2026 and can’t wait to see you at this fun, grassroots, non-competitive running series!
Click HERE to learn more about the Johnnycake!
The MD HEAT Race • 8/9/25
Running + Beer + BBQ = Be there! 25k or 50k all trail, and a rockin’ after-party!
Click HERE to learn more about the MD Heat Race!
The Patapsco 50k – 10/25/25
We couldn’t be prouder of our long partnership with White Oak Running Company. Their signature event, The Patapsco 50k, draws runners from near and far for a true test of endurance and grit on PVSP’s technical trail system. This event is in its 12th year and is one of the premier trail runs in the Mid-Atlantic!
Click HERE to learn more about the Patapsco 50K!
(Did you know that as a requirement for any trail event at the park, our partner organizations are required to donate .5 hours of trail maintenance for every participant?)
The photographs on this page are courtesy of @khopshoots