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When
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Where
Brunswick Middle School, Brunswick MD
Distance
5K
Typical weather
59–75°F · some rain risk
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2025
64–78°F
dry
2024
68–78°F
dry
2023
56–61°F
rain
2022
55–72°F
dry
2021
53–72°F
dry
2020
59–73°F
rain
2019
60–84°F
dry
2018
67–82°F
rain
2017
66–87°F
dry
2016
60–69°F
dry
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About this race
Race Details
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Location: Brunswick Middle School, Brunswick, MD
- Registration Deadline: Register before 9/3/2026 for guaranteed T-Shirt
- Website: Race Page
Registration Information
- T-Shirt: Must register before 9/3/2026 to guarantee size
- Medals: Limited supply, register before 8/15/2026 to ensure receipt
- Sign-Up: In-person registration available on race day from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
- Random Drawings: Prizes given away at 7:45 AM
Race Schedule
- Start Time: 5K & 3-Hour and 6-Hour Challenges all start at 8:00 AM
- Endurance Challenges: 3-hour and 6-hour endurance challenges will use a 5 mile loop
- 5K Distance: Changed to 5K (3.1 miles) from previous 5-mile race
- Course: Most of the distance is on the River's Edge Trail system
Course Description
- Location: Starts and finishes on school property
- Trail Usage: 3 & 6 Hour challenges include roughly 1 mile on Brunswick High School grounds
- Markings: Both 5K and 5-mile loops are well marked
- Surface: Predominantly trail running
Entrance Fees
- 5K (3.1 miles): $35
- 3-HOUR Run: $50
- 6-HOUR Run: $60
- Late Registration: Prices increase after September 24
Support and Donations
- Funding: 100% of race fees goes towards shirts, medals, and race support items
- Purpose: Supports Brunswick High School Track in purchasing new equipment
- Policy: Non-profit race, no refunds available
- Tax Deductible: All donations and fees are fully tax deductible
Online Registration
- Link: Register Here
- Deadline: Online registration open through September 26, 2025, until 8:00 AM race day
- Pre-Registration Benefits: Shirts, unique REEC Finisher medal, and giveaways on race day
- Prizes: Random drawing for gift cards: two gift certificates per race
Sponsorship
- Sponsored by: Brunswick High School Athletic Boosters
- Charity: Fundraiser for Brunswick High School Track and Field program
- Support: Funding for equipment not provided by FCPS
- Contact: For more details visit Race Website
Contact Information
- Race Director: Kevin Ropp
- Email: riversedgechallenge@gmail.com
- Phone: 202-365-1164
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