Forest Of Needwood

Knoxville, MD, USA
09 Mar, 2024 (Sat)

Running

5 mi

About the event

The 41ST ANNUAL FOREST OF NEEDWOOD!!!

YOU CAN REGISTER ON RACE DAY IN PERSON IF YOU'D LIKE!!!

The Forest of Needwood Race on March 9th, 2024. Will be an IN PERSON Race. (SNOW/WEATHER date if needed will be Saturday March 16, 2024)  Race day registration starts at 11:30AM. Gun goes off at 1PM.

Address of race day registration, starting line, and the finish line is:
Saint Mary Catholic Church 4231 Catholic Church Road, Petersville, MD 21758

This is a Frederick Steeplechasers Grand Prix Event. This event honors a true American Hero, Jennifer Shafer Odom. She gave her life in the service of our country while serving in the United States Army in 1999. She was a Brunswick High School and West Point graduate.

The Forest of Needwood Race is one of Frederick County's Oldest road races (est. 1983).
COURSE RECORDS
MALE: TOM NAVE @ 25:52 IN 1989
FEMALE: LAURA NELSON @ 29:48 IN 1995

COURSE: 5 MILE LOOP, ROLLING HILLS ON PAVED ROAD THROUGH THE HISTORIC PROPERTY CALLED FOREST OF NEEDWOOD.
FOREST OF NEEDWOOD COURSE MAP CLICK HERE ---> CLICK ME

2024 Pre-Registration Prices
$10 for 18 and younger
$30 for 19 and older

2024 Race Day Registration Prices
$15 for 18 and younger
$35 for 19 and older

Shirts & Prizes
41ST Annual commemorative NEEDWOOD SHIRT GUARENTEED TO ALL PRE-REGISTERED RUNNERS if they pre-register BY FEBRUARY 20, 2024. If you register after February 20, 2024 it will be first come first served on race day. Also fun random prizes at award ceremony.

Awards
1st & 2nd Over all plaques. 1st and 2nd place plaques for 18 & under. Age group medals 1st & 2nd place in 6 age groups. We honor the most Senior male and female runner with an award as well.

Race is sponsored by Express Run Club & Brunswick Area Recreation Council (BARCMD.COM) Please visit their website and think about helping the Brunswick Community by volunteering with them!
The BARC Mission is to provide events for the southwest section of Frederick County Maryland ranging from recreation events to fundraisers for local charities.   The Brunswick Area Recreation Council (BARC) meets the second Monday of EACH month. Contact us for more details @ 301-834-8045. 
Some of Our Activities:   Forest of Needwood Race to benefit Jennifer Shafer Odom Scholarship Fund, Haunted Hayride, Scottish First Footing, and Freezin’ for a Reason.

Connect with us:
Email:  [email protected]

Facebook: @barcmaryland

Races offered by this event

5 Mile

09 Mar, 2024 (Sat) - 13:00
Running
5 mi
Solo
On site
Road
Rolling

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