[2][3] The current course records are held by Hayden Hawks (5:18:40) for men and Sarah Biehl (6:05:42) for women.
[4] The race starts in the town of Boonsboro, Maryland; the official starting line is marked by two commemorative bronze plaques, one on each side of Boonsboro's main street.
The first 2.3 miles (3.7 km) are on a hardball road, which leads to the Appalachian Trail.
The final leg of the Race follows 8.4 miles (13.5 km) of hardball roads to Williamsport, Maryland.
The 50-miler took place on March 30, 1963, and was called the “CVAC 50 Mile Hike.” The original route started at Boonsboro Junior High School and ended at St. James School in Hagerstown.