How does the Western Maryland Rail Trail Marathon Rank?
The Western Maryland Rail Trail Marathon was the 493rd largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 416th largest in 2022.
Last year 4.9% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 8.8% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.
This gives the Western Maryland Rail Trail Marathon the 343rd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 204th highest percentage in 2022.
Its Course Score of 99.40 ranks it as the 121st fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest course in Maryland.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Western Maryland Rail Trail Marathon a PR Score of 99.40. This PR Score ranks it as the 83rd fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest in Maryland.
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Western Maryland Rail Trail Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 481 feet (146m) Min Elevation: 413 feet (125m)
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Recent Western Maryland Rail Trail Marathon Reviews
CB's review of 2018 Western Maryland Rail Trail Marathon.
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Review
This is a small marathon with not much swag and aide stations attended to by local high school students. Because of this, it is truly a runner's race, no fluff. The trail is paved and relatively flat, and it's an out-and-back twice for the marathoners. There was only one clock, at the start, at 13.1, and the finish. There weren't any mile markers as well, so if you are concerned about pace and such, bring your Garmin or other GPS device. Overall, I LOVED this race and am considering it again to attempt a better BQ time. Very fast course, possibly the fastest course in Maryland. The other runners and volunteers were friendly and encouraging throughout, as there aren't any places for spectators it was nice to have the comaraderie. I personally enjoyed the lack of spectators and fairly empty running path.
Race Tips
Bring a Garmin if you want to keep track of your miles and pace as there isn't much on the trail. It's out and back twice for marathoners. The aide stations had water and gatorade and a couple had gummy bears and cookies.
I stayed at the Super 8 which is within walking distance to the start and finish, but the hotel was not a pleasant experience. If I do this race again, I'd definitely stay in Berkley Springs instead.
