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    • Haunted Hayride
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    • The Great Twilight Deadman’s Hill Run
    • 42nd Annual Forest of Needwood Race – Jennifer Shafer Odom Memorial Run

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Brunswick Area Recreation Council

About Us

The BARC Mission is to provide events for the southwest section of Frederick County Maryland ranging from recreation events to fundraisers for local charities.   The Brunswick Area Recreation Council (BARC) meets the second Monday of the month at Lions Merryland Park, 3673 Petersville Rd, Rosemont 21758 at 9:00 am. Some of Our Activities:   Heart of the Potomac Biathlon, Forrest of Needwood Race to benefit Jennifer Shafer Odom Scholarship Fund, Haunted Hayride, Scottish First Footing, …

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Haunted Hayride

2025 information October 25, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM and ends at 8:00 PM. Hayride sponsored by BARC. Board in front of the Martin's Creek parking lot.  No advance tickets sold. Purchase tickets at …

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Jingle Bell Run & Santa Stroll

December 6, 2025 Fun run or walk to benefit the Brunswick Area Food Bank.    Registered participants will receive a jingle bell (while supplies last).   Wear your favorite ugly sweater, a Santa hat, …

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Scottish First Footing

We want to thank everyone who joined us over the years to ring in the new year.  BARC proudly presented the Annual Scottish First Footing.  It was one of a handful of such events left in the United …

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Email:  barc.maryland@gmail.com Message us on Facebook Brunswick Area Recreation Council @barcmaryland …

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