Cedarville Charge 5k & 10k

About the Event

The Cedarville Charge 5k & 10k returns for its 2026 edition on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Hosted at the scenic Cedarville State Forest in Brandywine, Maryland, this event offers runners a beautiful forest setting for both the 5k and 10k distances. Organized by Travis Bishop, the race highlights the natural trails and landscapes of the region, providing a refreshing outdoor challenge for local athletes and nature enthusiasts alike.

Race Category	Distance	Start Time	Age Category
10K Trail Run	10 km	9:00 AM	All Abilities
5K Trail Run	5 km	9:00 AM	All Abilities
Virtual Options	5 km / 10 km	Flexible	Remote Participants

Participation and Logistics

The event is located at 10201 Bee Oak Rd, within the Cedarville State Forest. Please note that there is a daily entry fee for the forest park, and participants are responsible for paying this fee separately upon arrival. The course follows the natural terrain of the forest, and runners are encouraged to arrive early to ensure they can navigate the entry gates and prepare for the 9:00 AM start. For those unable to attend in person, virtual registration tiers allow participants to complete their miles and receive a commemorative medal.

Registration Deadlines

Standard online registration is active until Saturday, March 21, 2026. Final race day registration will also be available on March 22, though at the highest price tier. It is important to note that the "Virtual with Medal and Shirt" option closed on March 10 to ensure shipping timelines were met. For any specific queries regarding the forest trail conditions or volunteer opportunities, event contact Travis Bishop can be reached via the official registration portal. The forest is easily accessible for participants traveling from the Brandywine or Prince George's County areas.

Races Offered

10K

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 10km

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$49.92

5K

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$33.85

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Brandywine.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 4.2° / 15.0°

wb_sunny -0.3° / 11.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.9 /

water_drop 61.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 4.2° / 15.0°

wb_sunny -0.3° / 11.1°

air 13.9 km/h

water_drop 61.1%

About Brandywine

Learn more about the host city, Brandywine.

Brandywine is the name of an unincorporated area in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, that refers both to a census-designated place (CDP) and a zip code area which is much larger (20613), whose areas overlap. The population of Brandywine at the 2020 U.S. census was 10,550 for the CDP, and the population of ZIP code 20613 was 11,860 in 2010.