You can find information on the NCR Trail at these links: Today's run began in Parkton, just north of Hereford High School and just shy of the 13 mile marker (the best address for the parking lot is 18858 Frederick Road Parkton, MD). From the open flat roads of the Eastern Shore to the Blue Ridge Mountains out west; from sprawling farmlands to bustling sidewalks and rail trails surrounding D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland has something for everyone. If you have any questions about the policy please email us at events@charmcityrun.com prior to registering. Runners will enjoy finishing at Glencoe Road, wrapping themselves in their coveted NCR blanket, donning their cool medal, and appreciating a well earned 0.8 mile ride to the post race party at the renovated Oldfields Gymnasium! At any rate, most of the race course was to the north -- we were headed south to New Freedom. Today, the rolling countryside along the old Northern Central route is relatively undeveloped – so it's easy to imagine how scenery would have looked a hundred years ago. Our state may not be large, but it affords many unique running locations. The trail winds along the Gunpowder River, through quiet farmland. It continues north for 20 miles to the Mason-Dixon Line. Its passage through York County -- the Heritage Rail Trail runs through York County -- brought prosperity to the area's farmers, merchants, and manufacturers, and spurred the growth of communities such as New Freedom and Hanover Junction. The Northern Central Railroad (NCR) Trail is also sometimes referred to as the Torrey C Brown Rail Trail. With the fate of the 2020 outdoor season looking extremely unlikely, running will look a lot different for many of us over the course of the next few months. Gentle curves interrupt series of long open straightaways, and depending on the time of day and year you may find yourself the only person around for a mile (or longer). The station is in a lovely setting -- with some artwork on the lawn and a garden dedicated to the memory of Abe Lincoln for all to enjoy. ALL OTHERS – Parking will be at a satellite lot on York Rd. Privacy Policy Start Times:Marathon: 8:30am - 6 hour time limitHalf Marathon: 9:00am - 5.5 hour time limit, 11/29/19 - 11:00am to 6:00pmFalls Road Running Store6247 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD 21209, 11/30/19 - 7:00am to 8:00amRace Day Packet Pickup - Oldfields Gym. Check out the images from NCR Trail in Maryland and the Heritage Rail Trail Park in Pennsylvania! When we arrived in New Freedom, we headed straight to the New Freedom Rail Trail Cafe, which offers breakfast and lunch entrees, as well as smoothies and coffee. WEATHER & EVENT CANCELLATION . We ask that you are mindful of others using the trail should you wish to see your runner along the course. The museum there is open only on Saturdays. A courtesy bus will run from the satellite parking lot to the school from 7:45am to 3:30pm that spectators are allowed to use. The northern end of the section is more remote than the southern end, especially past mile 16.