# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Forest of Needwood Jennifer Shafer Odom Memorial Run
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 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.  Jennifer was a Brunswick High School and West Point graduate.    This race supports a scholarship fund in Jennifer’s name.

SATURDAY     MARCH 14, 2026, 11:30 Registration, 1:00 PM START

Sponsors:	Brunswick Area Recreation Council (www.BARCMD.COM) & Express Run Club

(SNOW/WEATHER date if needed will be Saturday March 21, 2026)

Course:	5 mi. Loop, rolling hills on paved roads through the historic property called Forest of Needwood.
		
COURSE RECORDS
MALE: TOM NAVE @ 25:52 IN 1989
FEMALE: LAURA NELSON @ 29:48 IN 1995


Registration & Fee:	
Early Registration, Age 19 & over, $30 up until Tuesday Mar. 10th.  Race Day $35
			
Early online registration, 18 & under, $10 up until Tuesday Mar. 10th.  Race Day $15
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			Race Day Registration opens at 11:00 am.

REGISTER BY MAIL:  www.Barcmd.com to download the form.
Contact:   Lee Zumbach, Phone:  301-834-8045

ONLINE REGISTRATION :  Pre-Race Day Early Registration at Runsignup.com opens February 1 thru March 4, 2025.

https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Knoxville/forestofneedwood

Shirts & Prizes:	41th Annual  NEEDWOOD SHIRT,  GUARENTEED TO ALL WHO  REGISTER BY:     February 21,  2025 Shirts and sizes after February 21srt is on a  first come first serve basis.  Fun Random Prizes at award ceremony.

Awards:	1st & 2nd Over All  Plaques   1st  & 2nd place Plaque 18 & under.   Age Group medals 1st & 2nd place in 6 age groups
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/knoxville/forest-of-needwood-jennifer-shafer-odom-memorial-run/200029684812442
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Knoxville
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: St. Francis - St. Mary Catholic Parish
- **lat**: 39.347669
- **long**: -77.61661
- **full address**: St. Francis - St. Mary Catholic Parish, 4221 Catholic Church Rd, Knoxville, MD 21758-9323, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Forest of Needwood Jennifer Shafer Odom Memorial Run
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Forest of Needwood Jennifer Shafer Odom Memorial Run being held?
  - **A:** Forest of Needwood Jennifer Shafer Odom Memorial Run takes place on Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm at St. Francis - St. Mary Catholic Parish, 4221 Catholic Church Rd, Knoxville, MD 21758-9323, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Forest of Needwood Jennifer Shafer Odom Memorial Run?
  - **A:** Forest of Needwood Jennifer Shafer Odom Memorial Run is organized by Brunswick Area Recreation Council.

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