THE FOREST OF NEEDWOOD RACE

4231 Catholic Church Rd, Knoxville MD

Saturday, March 8th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ The 42nd ANNUAL FOREST OF NEEDWOOD!!!

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

📅 Race Information

The Forest of Needwood Race on March 8th, 2025. Will be an IN PERSON Race. (SNOW/WEATHER date if needed will be Saturday March 15, 2024)

Registration: Race day registration starts at 11:00AM.
Start Time: Gun goes off at 1PM.
Location: Address of race day registration, starting line, and the finish line is: Saint Mary Catholic Church 4231 Catholic Church Road, Petersville, MD 21758.

🎖️ About the Event

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.

🏆 Race History

The Forest of Needwood Race is Frederick County's Oldest road race!!! (est. 1983).

Course Records: MALE: TOM NAVE @ 25:52 IN 1989
Course Records: FEMALE: LAURA NELSON @ 29:48 IN 1995

🗺️ Course Details

COURSE: 5 MILE LOOP, ROLLING HILLS ON PAVED ROAD THROUGH THE HISTORIC PROPERTY CALLED FOREST OF NEEDWOOD.

Course Map: FOREST OF NEEDWOOD COURSE MAP CLICK HERE --->: CLICK ME

💲 Registration Prices

2025 Pre-Registration Prices

Under 18: $10 for 18 and younger
19 and Older: $30 for 19 and older

2025 Race Day Registration Prices

Under 18: $15 for 18 and younger
19 and Older: $35 for 19 and older

👕 Shirts & Prizes

42nd Annual commemorative NEEDWOOD SHIRT GUARANTEED TO ALL PRE-REGISTERED RUNNERS if they pre-register BY FEBRUARY 21, 2025. If you register after February 21, 2025 it will be first come first served on race day. Also fun random prizes at the award ceremony.

🏅 Awards

1st & 2nd Place: Gender plaques for 19 & over.
1st Place: Gender plaque for 18 & under.
Age Group Medals: 1st & 2nd place in 6 age groups.

🤝 Sponsors & Community

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.