Join Coach Ryan for a welcoming, community-based trail series designed for every runner. Whether you’re dipping your toes into trail running (1–2 miles) or building up to longer adventures (1–2 hours), you’ll have a place here.

With over a year of leading “Intro to Trails” groups across Howard County, Coach Ryan brings expert guidance, local knowledge, and an inclusive spirit to help you grow your skills — and your love for the trails.

What You’ll Learn

• How to navigate trails safely and confidently
• Essential gear that keeps you comfortable
• Trail technique for all terrain types
• Group pacing and trail etiquette
• Where the best local trails are hidden

Schedule

Each week features looped routes so you’ll always have others nearby — including your coach.

Choose your start time based on your goal:

7:00 AM → Up to 2 hours (long adventure)
8:00 AM → ~1 hour (steady run)
8:30 AM → ~30 minutes (beginner-friendly)

Locations rotate between top local trail systems:

Wincopin Trails (Savage) • Gorman Nature Area (Columbia) • Middle Patuxent Environmental Area (Clarksville)

Who Can Join?
Everyone. Seriously.
No trail experience required. Beginners welcome. Road runners curious about dirt welcome. Veterans looking for company welcome.

Winter Series Dates (2026)

Jan 4,11
Jan 18 – Off
Jan 25
Feb 1
Feb 8 – Optional: Froggy Hollow 5/9
Feb 15, 22
Mar 1, 8, 15, 22
(We’ll support popular local spring races, but the program is not tied to a single goal event.)