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North Central Rail Trail Marathon

Sparks, MD, USA • November 29, 2025
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Race Day Weather

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42° high
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Cold start, warming trend ahead

Runners will face a chilly start at 30°F, gradually warming to 42°F. Wind from the WNW at 9 mph will provide a slight headwind throughout. With low humidity at 46%, hydration needs may be minimal early, but runners should stay alert as temperatures rise.

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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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When is the 2025 North Central Rail Trail Marathon?

The 2025 North Central Rail Trail Marathon will be held on Saturday November 29, 2025.

Is the North Central Rail Trail Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the North Central Rail Trail Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the North Central Rail Trail Marathon?

The time limit for the North Central Rail Trail Marathon is 6 hours.

Historical Weather

Based on 3 years of data
Avg Temp
45°F
L:37° H:45°
RunScore
7
Conditions
Rain Freq
0%
0 of 3 yrs
Wind9mph
Dew21°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScore

2024 North Central Rail Trail Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2024
clear-day
33°/35°-
5

2023 North Central Rail Trail Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2023
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34°/42°-
8

2022 North Central Rail Trail Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2022
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46°/59°-
8
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