Aug 2, 2026

Maryland Trek 13 with Justin Berk

329 Miles in 7 Days For Just In Power Kids

$3,450Raised of $180,000

$3,450

Raised of $180,000

About the Maryland Trek

The Maryland Trek began in 2014 when Justin did this journey solo. It has since gown into a team event that expands into a growing family.

This is a 7 day, 329 mile Hike and Bike combo starting at 3,000 Ft elevation on the summit of Wisp, crossing through the suburbs of Baltimore, Annapolis and The Chesapeake Bay, then culminating on the beach of our Eastern Shore at the inlet of Ocean City.

During this extreme event, we honor one kid each day in cancer treatment and tell their story while carrying their photo with us. Each day is. minimum of 41 miles. Day 1 is the original set up; Our team will hike 27 miles almost every day, more than marathon distance, and then spend another 14+ miles on our bikes traversing all kinds of topography and terrain. The days that follow have switched to 14 miles (or less) hiking, the rest on bike.

Two of the days we bike 50+ miles. We believe this is a simulation of the challenges that children endure while going through their cancer treatments. It is challenging but doable. It is our choice! That is what makes this event so special, the very real strength and persistence that is required to complete this journey.

When physically possible, the kids and families meet up with us along the route.

We also include anther event during our Day 5 called Kids Trek Too. For 2 miles on the B&A Trail between Baltimore and Annapolis we invite families to join our team for a celebration.

Kids Honored in 2026

Here are the Power Kids ( and ages)we will honor each day of Maryland Trek 13.

More information about them will be shared shortly:

Gabriel, age 4

Kayden, age 17

Lincoln, age, 3

Maverick, age 2

Madi, age 7

Oakley, age 7

Lydia, age 8

In Memory Of Sofia who passed away in November at age 3

AND

Leanna who passed away in March at age 15.

Both were honored last summer on Maryland Trek 12

Map & Daily Details

329 miles in 7 Days; 41 + miles each day!

We begin on the summit of Wisp Ski Resort at 3,000 Ft elevation. We end at the beach in Ocean City.

Day 1: Start on the summit of Wisp in McHenry. Combination of Hiking 27 miles + 14 cycling. Finish in Cumberland.

Day 2: Combination of Hiking 14 miles + 27 cycling. Finish in Hancock.

Day 3: Start with 10 miles cycling on the Western MD Rail Trail + 14 miles hiking+ 19 miles to finish at Baker Park in Frederick.

Days 4: ALL CYCLING with a lunch stop and celebration in Ellicott City. Finish in Elkridge.

Day 5: Walking 10 miles includes Kids Trek Too + Cycling to Annapolis + Boat Ride To Kent Island + cycling 14 miles to the finish in Grasonville.

Day 6: Walking 13 miles to Easton, lunch break +Cycling 34 miles to Sharptown.

Day 7: Cycling 47 miles + 2 mile walk in to the finish in Ocean City. This will wrap around the Inlet and up the boardwalk to end in the ocean just north of the pier.