
From the Organizer
All ages, join us for the fastest two mile race in Frederick County, Maryland!***
2 mile race that is 95% flat or downhill. Bring your own parachute to slow you down! Check out a map of the race course here.
THIS IS A POINT TO POINT RACE. NOT OUT AND BACK.
ENTRANCE FEE:
Pre-race (online pre-registration closes AUGUST 15TH @ 11:59PM, BUT you can register on race day for an extra $5)
12 & Under: $5
13 to 18: $10
19 & Older: $15
ADD $5 TO EACH FEE ABOVE FOR RACE DAY REGISTRATION
BENEFIT:
BARC & BHS TRACK & FIELD EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
DISTANCE:
2 MILES 95% DOWNHILL OR FLAT
CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP
COURSE:
This is a fast mostly downhill run.
Start at the Brunswick Middle School, address is 301 Cummings Drive, Brunswick MD 21716.
Runners will run along Cummings Drive, turn onto 9th Ave, then make a left turning down the famous "Deadman's Hill" with a run along East Potomac Street to the finish at Square Corner Park.
CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP
FINISH LINE TREATS:
At the conclusion of the run, participants will be treated to an Ice Cream Sundae, lemonade, and snacks. Ice Cream provided by Little Red Barn Ice Cream Shop, Jefferson Maryland.
AWARDS:
This is not an award race, but final times will be kept for those with interest in getting a time for the 2 mile run.
Course record 2023 SIMON MCGILLIVARY with a 11:20.
SHUTTLE SERVICE TO START & REGISTRATION WILL DEPART FROM SQUARE CORNER PARKING AREA IN DOWNTOWN BRUNSWICK
River & Trail Outfitters will provide shuttle service, starting near square corner park in downtown Brunswick at the main stop light, 1 East Potomac Street corner of Maple Ave. and Potomac St. The shuttle van will allow runners to park near the finish and get a ride up to the start area. Runners can park in the MARC train lot, and get a ride to the start by way of the River & Trail Shuttle Van. The shuttle will depart at 6:15 pm and 6:30 pm. This will allow you to park near the finish and have your car available when the race ends. You can also park near the start at Brunswick Middle School and do registration there, then arrange for your own ride back to the start and your car. IT’S YOUR CHOICE.
***It has not been verified that this is the fastest 2 mile race in Frederick County Maryland, just a fun line to use for entertainment purposes only.
Events
Weather
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
85°
Typical Low
60°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sharpsburg 5 S, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
7,994
as of 2023
City Elevation
379 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
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The Great Twilight Deadman's Hill 2 Mile Run
Aug 22, 2026