NCR Half Marathon
Where the 2026 race is now
- Registration openRegister for 2026
- Race daySaturday, November 28, 2026
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
- Race day
- Nov 28, 2026 Saturday
- Distance
- 13.1 mi Half marathon
- Entry
- Open Open entry
- Boston qualifier
- n/a
- Live tracking
- Not yet Shown here race week
Quick facts
- Flat rail-trail course on crushed gravel and dirt
- Net downhill of 151 feet
- 5.5-hour time limit
- Finisher blanket and hoodie
- No race-day registration
Course
Runners start at Oldfields School, descend Glencoe Road for about 0.8 miles and turn onto the Northern Central Railroad Trail for a simple out-and-back beside the Gunpowder River. The wooded trail is crushed gravel and dirt and mostly flat.
The USATF-certified course has a net drop of 151 feet. Water and Gatorade come every 3 to 3.5 miles, and the half has a 5.5-hour limit. Runners park at a satellite lot on York Road and ride buses to the start.
About the NCR Half Marathon
The Baltimore Road Runners Club runs the NCR Marathon and Half Marathon on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and the marathon is Baltimore's oldest continuously run USATF-certified marathon. The half starts 30 minutes after the marathon.
Finishers get a medal and the race's sweatshirt blanket, and every registrant gets a fleece hoodie. There is no race-day registration.
Past NCR Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, November 28, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | — | Results available | Open results |
NCR Half Marathon FAQ
When is the NCR Half Marathon?
The 2026 NCR Half Marathon is on Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Is registration open for the 2026 NCR Half Marathon?
Registration for the 2026 NCR Half Marathon is open (checked November 11, 2026). View the official registration details at runsignup.com.
How do I track a runner in the NCR Half Marathon?
Most races publish tracking in race week. Marathon Scout links the official tracker on this page during race week, once the race or its timing provider publishes it.
Where can I find the NCR Half Marathon results?
The 2025 results and earlier years are linked on the NCR Half Marathon results page.
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