Join us Sunday, September 28th for the annual Charm City Run 20-Miler on the Torrey C. Brown (NCR) Trail. The NCR Trail is a hardpacked, dirt/gravel surface and part of the “Rails to Trail” program. This race is scheduled as a supported training run to prepare for a fall marathon, or for those just looking to get a long run in!

Please Note: The entry fees DO NOT include one-way bus transportation from the parking area in Cockeysville to the start line in Freeland. If you would like to purchase bus transportation you may do so during registration for $12.60. Bus transportation can not be added on race day.

The Charm City Run 20-Miler has a course time limit of 5 hours.

AMENITIES

Long Sleeve shirts to all participants; medical coverage on course; water and electrolytes at designated sites; post-race refreshments at the finish line area.

NOTE: Fluids are available only about every three miles. It is recommended runners carry their own fluid replacement and/or energy supplement.

PACKET PICKUP

Saturday, September 27th from 10AM-1PM
Charm City Run - Timonium 
1313 York Road
Timonium, MD 21093

Sunday, September 28th (Race Day) from 6AM-7:15 AM
Ashland Marketplace Shopping Center
11121 York Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030

*Packet Pickup locations and times are subject to change. Final Packet Pickup information will be sent in pre-race emails.

If you would like to pick up someone else's packet, you must present their pre-race email that contains their QR code.  We appreciate your cooperation with this.

PLEASE NOTE: Race bibs are not available for pickup at the starting line. If you plan to pick up on race day, you must do so at Ashland Marketplace where the buses pick up.

WANT TO RUN FOR FREE? WITH OUR REFERRAL PROGRAM YOU CAN HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION FEE REFUNDED!

Here is how it works:

1. Register online for the Charm City Run 20-Miler.
2. Receive a unique referral link via your confirmation page and email.
3. Share this link with your friends, family or post on social media.
4. After 5 registrants sign up using your unique referral link you will automatically receive a refund of your registration fee.

VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION

We have created a virtual race option for those who would like to participate but are not local, or do not feel comfortable attending an in-person race at this time. Here's how the virtual race works:

1. Register for the virtual event, and sign up for text or e-mail notifications.
2. Your race swag will be available for pickup at our Saturday packet pickup, or can be mailed to you at no additional cost. We will begin mailing VIRTUAL race packets on September 30th.
3. You'll receive a text or email (if you opt in) when the race "starts" on September 27th.
4. Run your race and submit your results either by text message or email (if you've opted in) or by heading to the results page here by September 28th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time). Results update in real time as people submit their times. Be sure to take a selfie and post on social media using the following hashtag #charmcityrun

Virtual race performances are not eligible for the overall event awards.

PARKING AND BUSES

There is no parking at the start of the race in Freeland, MD. The trail parking lot is reserved for other trail users, and we need to leave space for others to enjoy the trail as well. You can arrange your own drop-off at the race start (Freeland Trailhead), or ride the bus from Ashland Marketplace if you purchased bus transportation during registration.

The first bus will leave Ashland Marketplace at 6:15 AM. Buses will leave every 15 minutes thereafter, provided they are full. The last bus will leave at 7:15 AM. Transportation is not guaranteed for race-day registrants.

If you have yet to register for the bus, transportation can be added to your registration by attending a packet pick up session prior to the event or adding it online by following the steps below:
1. Go to your runsignup.com profile page
2. Click on "manage registration" to the right of the race listing under your upcoming events
3. Select add-on from top menu and complete process

Bus transportation cannot be added on race day. There is no return transportation to the start area provided. Charm City Run does offer a shuttle service to bring runners from the finish line back to their car at Ashland Marketplace.

COURSE

Runners will start on the trail near the Freeland NCR Trail parking area. The course will briefly run north before turning around to head south. Once you arrive at Paper Mill Road runners will make a right turn to run in the coned shoulder for roughly 1/4 mile and then make another right turn to finish on Arrowwood Road.

An unofficial course map can be found here. Exact location of start, northern turnaround, and finish line are subject to the official measurement 

The NCR Trail is a hard-packed, dirt surface and part of the "Rails To Trail" program. The trail is open to casual runners, horse riders and bikers during our event. Please be gracious to all. This is the same trail used for the Northern Central Railroad Trail Marathon.

For a map of the NCR Trail please click here.

Aid Stations with electrolytes for our hydration and Gu for gels
Start Line southbound (1.52 miles) - Freeland MD (water only)
WS #1 (4.3 miles) - 542 Bentley Rd, Parkton, MD 21120  (water & electrolytes)
WS #2 (7.2 miles) - 18827 Frederick Rd, Parkton MD 21120 (water & electrolytes)
WS #3 (9.4 miles) - 1415 Wiseburg Rd, White Hall, MD 21161 (water & electrolytes)
WS #4 (12.9 miles) - 1900 Monkton Rd, Monkton MD 21111 (water & electrolytes)
WS #5 (15.5 miles) - 1309 Glencoe Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152 (water & electrolytes)
WS #6 (18 miles) - 14449 Phoenix Rd, Phoenix MD 21131 (water & electrolytes)
Finish Line (20 miles) - 280 Arrowood Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030 (water & electrolytes)

AWARDS

Charm City Run gift cards to top three male, female and non-binary finishers overall ($75, $50, $25); and top male and female masters ($50).

Gift cards will be given to the top male and female finishers in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.

The Charm City Run 20-Miler was meant to serve as an organized and supported long run for those in a fall training cycle. This race does not offer a finisher medal or fancy awards - rather we strive to provide a safe and supportive event and hope to be a stepping stone on your path to even bigger goals.

POST-RACE

A shuttle will be provided for the return to Ashland Marketplace. We will have water, electrolytes and post race snacks at the finish line. Although there will not be an official award ceremony, we will have awards present at the finish line. You can check on the runsignup.com results page to see if you placed and we will be happy to present you with your award.

CHARM CITY RUN TRAINING GROUPS

For more information about Charm City Run Training Groups click here.

EVENT GUIDELINES

Please no baby joggers, strollers, roller blades, skates, bikes, dogs, or other pets allowed on the race course. For your safety we discourage the use of headphones while participating. Your race number must be worn on your front and must be visible. DO NOT exchange or give your race number to another participant.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Froggy Hollow 5 & 9 presented by Altra: A Charm City Run Signature Event

The Charm City Run 20-Miler is owned and operated by Charm City Run Events, a race management and production company located in the Baltimore region with races throughout the state of Maryland. Charm City Run Events is committed to providing a unique and supportive race environment to participants of all faces and paces. Like most runners, we live for the spirit of race day. We love watching friends cross their first finish line together and competitive runners hitting that PR. We also love the celebration afterwards (especially if there's a free beer at the finish!). From 5Ks to Half Marathons, Charm City Run Events offers some of the best in racing in the Mid-Atlantic region! For more information, please click here.

With eight store locations around Maryland, Charm City Run is a Running & Walking Specialty company that is committed to fitting every customer in the "right" shoe.  If you are training for your next event or just looking for something comfortable to wear day-to-day stop in and check us out! Learn more at charmcityrun.com.

LIVE. GIVE. RUN.
Run with us in: Annapolis | Bel Air | Columbia | Fells Point | 
 Frederick | Gaithersburg | Rehoboth Beach | Timonium
Train with us | Race with us