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Endurance Racing in Maryland

Maryland's geography spans from ocean beaches to Appalachian ridgelines, offering remarkable race course diversity in a compact state. Ironman Maryland on the flat Eastern Shore provides one of the fastest full-distance courses in the country. The JFK 50 Mile — the oldest ultramarathon in the US, running since 1963 — follows the Appalachian Trail and C&O Canal towpath through western Maryland. Baltimore's Inner Harbor provides the backdrop for urban road races, while the Chesapeake Bay region hosts triathlons and open water swims. Cycling thrives on quiet roads in Maryland's horse country and the Eastern Shore's flat farmland. The fall months are Maryland's racing sweet spot, with the Marine Corps Marathon just across the border in Arlington drawing thousands of Maryland runners.