From the Organizer
This is a test race for training and learning purposes.
Test Race/Bren
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 9:00 am start time
Anywhere Warm, USA 21015
5K and 10K are only $25.00 per person through 1-26-2026 and include a race shirt and medal. Our course in Perryville Park is USATF Certified and flat 'n' fast. Price will increase to $30.00 beginning on January 27, 2026. Race day pricing, if available, is $35. 1M (untimed) participants are $5.00 less in each category.
Parking is available in Perryville Park, see Parking Map for details.
Race day packet pickup will begin onsite at 7:30 am.
A portion of the race proceeds plus any donations will benefit the National PTSD Foundation.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
41°
Typical Low
25°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Aberdeen Phillips Fld, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bel Air, MD
Population
10,616
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Test Race/Bren, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Test Race/Bren?
- Test Race/Bren is a running race held in Bel Air, Maryland on January 26, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Test Race/Bren?
- Tuesday, January 26, 2027 in Bel Air, Maryland at 123 Main Street, Bel Air, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Test Race/Bren?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Test Race/Bren
Jan 26, 2027