North Central Rail Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, steady winds
Runners will face a cool start at 41°F, gradually warming to 49°F. With a max wind of 11 mph from the W, there will be a headwind throughout. Humidity levels are moderate at 59%, so runners should maintain hydration and consider layering for comfort.
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Race Info
The NCR Marathon is Baltimore’s oldest continuously running USATF certified marathon held annually on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. BRRC also presented the historic Maryland Marathon dating back to 1973 before moving to the Northern Central Railroad Trail in 1990. The Northern Central Railroad Trail, officially known as the Torrey C. Brown Trail, covers nearly 20 miles in Maryland, stretching from Hunt Valley to the Mason-Dixon Line. The out and back marathon course offers a scenic wooded run on a crushed gravel and dirt trail alongside the waters of Big Gunpowder Falls—an idyllic setting to cruise 26.2 miles. Source
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Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 |  | 34°/41° | - | 19° | |
2024 | | 33°/35° | - | 15° | |
2023 | | 34°/42° | - | 21° | |
2022 | | 46°/59° | - | 30° |