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    Freedom's Run Half Marathon

    4.0 (1 review)

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    Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events

    Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events

    3.2(162 reviews)
    55.8 km

    So, we went on a Thursday evening, which means it was fairly empty, which was GREAT lol. It was…read morealmost like a private party for regular price! The pricing: We did axe throwing for the option of 1.5hrs (which was about $33 per person) and go karting. In my opinion, they should really have the option of purchasing one race, which is approximately nine laps. However, this isn't the case. They apparently only do packaged races. The option we selected was three races, which was about $54 per person. Supposedly, if you don't use all your races in one visit, you will still have access to the remaining races whenever (no time limit) you go back (I will have to confirm this at a later date). For the go karting, you are required to purchase their annual speedway license which was approximately $8. The activities: Axe throwing was a great time. Our demonstrator/trainer as very interactive and got straight to the point, which we appreciated. He detailed the safety requirements, gave recommendations for how to throw the axe, and gave a handful of games for us to play while axe throwing. The go karting was such a good time. Got to drive like my inner speedy, while feeling safe enough to do it. I would definitely recommend this for an interactive date night, sibling outing, coworker bonding session... Essentially, any styled outing that desires a good time with some friendly competition. I will definitely be back to collect my remaining two races.

    K1 Go Kart racing. Fun indoor (heated/air condition) electric go cart race track & carts. Two…read moreclasses, youth & adults. The adult ones are super fast electric carts. Each (group) race is a total of 12 laps. Membership (yearly) & injury waiver is required for each driver. The system tracks your lap speeds and gives a data sheet via email to show placing. One free race on your Birthday. Teen & I had a great time. It was pricey, but worth it. They also have video arcade & ample seating with a snack stand. Great for group birthday parties. Staff was nice and helpful, equipment (helmets) are provided but there were no safety briefings.

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    Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events
    Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events
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    Summers Farm

    Summers Farm

    3.7(85 reviews)
    24.7 km

    Summer's Farm is a huge place and perfect for kids to go to during the fall/ Halloween time. They…read morealso have the sunflower festival in which you can catch the tractor/ hay ride to cut out some flowers. I don't particularly like this area because it's always so many bees and also slim picking depending on when you go. Beyond that they have several activities for kids to do and you could stay for hours with different photo ops, the petting zoo, the big bounce area, the zip line, tug of war, the goat race and many more. They even have fireworks on select nights. The place is pretty big and we can never finish everything in one day because it's a lot of walking lol. Nevertheless it's well worth the money , customer service is good, and it is a lot to do. I would recommend taking better care of the petting zoo because it really wasn't kept as well as I would've liked it to be. Side note: There was an incident in which an elderly woman fell while I was there. I would like to commend the staff for how much care and support they gave her to make sure she was OK.

    Fun day out in beautiful almost fall weather!…read more My friend and I came for their Teacher Appreciation Weekend event. The general admission charge was waived for teachers and one guest. That was quite generous! Parking was easy and plentiful. Included in the freebies was six pick your own blooms from their sunflower field or zinnia patch. The farm is filled with activities for kids to explore such as jumping pillows, mega slides, rope mazes, and flying pig zip lines to names a few. There are other things adults can partake in such as the corn maze (short and long paths), corn hole, and of course the wagon ride to the pumpkin patch (not ready when we were there) and the sunflower fields. We didn't eat, but there's a barnyard grill, pizza, kettle corn and apple cider donuts for sale. We missed the scheduled pig races. It was a fun day in the sun.

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    Summers Farm - Sunflowers are enjoyed by all generations!

    Sunflowers are enjoyed by all generations!

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    Proud of her sunflower selection!

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    Looking for the bee that was on the beautiful sunflower!

    Hollywood Casino - Tight seats

    Hollywood Casino

    2.4(349 reviews)
    15.3 km

    Visiting from St. Louis, MO where they have another Hollywood Casino, this one in WV far exceeds…read morethat one! Driving over from Frederick, MD to get here, it was a pretty easy drive. I was amazed to see how large the property is and that there was also a horsetrack. Entering the casino, my first thought was, Wow it smells great in here and it felt good from the AC. Whatever they are blowing through the vents, keep doing it. This casino is huge! Way larger than StL and the restaurant options were vast. The food court has 4 varieties along with a central bar and then if you make your way the opposite direction, you hit the Sportsbook, which is a 2 story restaurant and the one we ate for lunch. Arriving at the open, our assigned staff member was super friendly and very attentive. 2 orders of wings, 1 Mild and 1 Garlic Parm, Loaded Fries and a Crispy Chicken Sandwich, no Crab Dip for the order. The food took about 20 min to come out and everything was as it was ordered, hot and fresh. Note: they have good ranch dressing here. After lunch, we stayed around the property playing for about another 3 hours. As I stated the gaming floor is huge! You have to walk around to see what slots are available. I did pretty good on the Frankenstein machine, wink. Bathrooms are also very clean. I would like to see them add those card reprint machines. Otherwise, please oh please take some of this place and bring it to St. Louis.

    Typical casino, the staff was friendly , I like the option of the Penn play card app on the phone ,…read morethat's a game changer . They have reasonably priced table games as my wife is an avid poker player . Looking forward to returning .

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    EX2 Adventures - Paddling during the Greenhorn Adventure Race.

    EX2 Adventures

    4.6(13 reviews)
    66.1 km

    Race fees. During…read morethese tough economic times some might consider this a luxury item. Anyone can just hop on their bike or throw on some running shoes and get a great workout for free. So what do you really get for your race fee? "a Date". That's right.... you have a date on your calendar. We all say we're going to get up and go for a 6am run on Monday, but how often does that happen? Once you commit to the race, you're much more likely to get your butt out of that warm, comfy bed and put your running shoes on. "the Experience". Sure, you can join various local running or cycling groups, but where else can you meet up with a few hundred other like minded athletes to push and challenge yourself to run or ride your hardest and fastest? How cool is it to give your child the opportunity to watch from the side lines as mommy or daddy races past them, sometimes giving out a high-five as they go by? "aid stations". Multiple aid stations are set up every few miles on the course ready to offer water, Gatorade and medical attention, should you need help while out on the course. Staff and volunteers are set up with radio communication for any possible situation that might arise. "action photos". High hopes to be the fresh face for Nike or Under Armour? Brian Knight Photography is out on the course catching your athletic endeavors.... leaping across a creek, tumbling down shock-a-billy, scrambling up the rocks at Rocky Gap, or your relieved expressions upon seeing the finish line. "a marked course". Feeling apprehensive about checking out a new area by yourself? Afraid you might get lost out in the wilderness? If you're like me, I never trail run or mtn bike by myself solely for safety purposes. Too bad all the trails I ride don't have "XXX"danger signs when approaching a crazy rocky descent! "post race party". Fresh, hot Papa Johns pizza awaits you at the finish. Instant gratification for getting out of bed early in the morning. Fruit, granola bars, yogurt, cookies, M&Ms, and other refreshments are provided at every race. Great prizes such as Ipods and gift certificates to running stores like VA runner, and the Bike Lane are also given out during the awards ceremony. "fond memories". You'll always remember picking up your pace to pass the girl in front of you so that you could get on the podium. You'll remember your off road 1/2 marathon finish time. You'll remember how you felt when you rocked shock-a-billy in front of a crowd of spectators. When you bump into a complete stranger wearing the EX2 hat, or race T-shirt, you'll find yourself curious as to which race he or she participated. I've raced in a few EX2 events, and volunteered for many more. I have had the pleasure to see the race experience from both sides, and I know how much hard work goes into putting together a well run race with high levels of support. I also have experienced the feelings of camaraderie with fellow athletes, the joy of crossing the finish line after a particularly difficult physical challenge, and the satisfaction of knowing I was able to push myself farther than I ever imagined. When you consider all of this, the race fee becomes more of a long term investment in yourself.

    EX2 Adventures trail running and mountain biking races are awesome!…read more These races are planned by runners, for runners. This isn't some elementary school fundraiser or overcrowded destination race where all they care about is your entry fee. If you are a runner, you know what I'm talking about. These aren't the kind of races where they charge inflated entry fees for a crappy cheap t-shirt with a hundred logos on it, a couple cookies and a warm bottle of water, and lines around the block for overflowing port-o-lets. Oh no, the people at EX2 Adventures are very well organized and actually care that you have fun. Case in point, in April I ran the final race of the 2010 Spring Backyard Burn series out in Prince William Forest Park, Virginia. The EX2 Adventures sponsors gave away so much post-race food and prizes, I really felt like I came out way ahead of what I paid in registration fees. Beyond gorging myself on pizza and other goodies after the 10 mile trail run, I also randomly won a gift certificate for a half hour massage for having the worst race injury; a set of ridiculously bloody nipples. I've only ever participated in the Backyard Burn races, but have heard great things about the Cranky Monkey mountain biking and Greenhorn Adventure races. If you are looking for a fun and challenging adventure you can't go wrong with an EX2 event.

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    EX2 Adventures - Smiling faces running along Bull Run at the Spring Backyard Burn at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park.

    Smiling faces running along Bull Run at the Spring Backyard Burn at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park.

    EX2 Adventures - Setting the pace...

    Setting the pace...

    EX2 Adventures - On your mark...get set...GO!

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    On your mark...get set...GO!

    Adventure Run Rockville - Hanging out before the fun begins!

    Adventure Run Rockville

    4.9(7 reviews)
    71.8 km

    Went to my first run in August and it was a great event. The raffle prizes are terrific and I…read morewalked away with The $500 prize of great runner gear to include new running shoes. I will definitely be at the next event in August. Great group of friendly runners of all abilities! Have to add, our Columbia RR staff are still tops!

    One time. That's all it took. ONE Adventure Run and I'm hooked. (First Thursday of the month, April…read more- October. Run starts at 6:30) My fiancee, neighbor, and I went to the August '16 AR, each for our first time. We got there probably 20 minutes before the "run" part started and had to park a few businesses down since it was so busy. Also, the vendors use space in the parking lot. The vendors there were really relevant. Running groups, race representatives (like Ragnar), shoe specialists from New Balance, and more. Each vendor gave more tickets for the soon-to-come raffle as well. We all decided to get the AR shirts because they were only $8 each (price drops when there are only 3 runs left for the year). Even if it was the last run I would have bought it. That thing is comfortable! Anyway, time for the race to start. The MC drops a giant rolled up map on the side of the building, revealing where all the ticket stops are around the Rockville area. Everyone snaps shots with their cell phone (BRING YOU CELL PHONE - or a friend that has one) and takes of running. I had no idea what was going on. I also later found out that the initial sense of urgency wasn't needed. Overall it was about 3.5 miles of running and you have a full hour to do it. Some of the stops include a quick workout, like pushups or squats. Each stop gives you tickets for making it there and double if you're in the AR shirt. One of the locations (Silver Diner) didn't exactly understand the concept of the tickets and gave the first dozen people only half of the ticket, which makes no sense based on the way the raffle works later. Another runner later corrected him and it went smoothly from there on. While running, we just happened to notice another runner near us. We invited her to join our mini-group and made a new friend in the process. It was her first run too. Everyone there is super happy, friendly, and inviting. Great way to meet new people that are into running. By the end, we had hit all stops over the 3.5 miles and had about 20 minutes to spare. We tore off all our ticket stubs, dropped them in the large raffle bucket, and just chilled while eating watermelon. It was great. The raffle itself gave away around $3,000 worth of items, including a few pairs of new New Balance running shoes. Other items included a free entry with MDA running group to run one of 6 different major races, including the Marine Corps Marathon or NYC Marathon (and a technical tee for the team) - we actually won that one :) . There were a TON of giftcards too. We won a few bags of those, which included about $30 at silver diner, $30 at tutti fruti, and more. Seemed like there were lots of small groups at the end and I think at least one person from each group won something. Lots of giveaways. After the raffle, there was an after party at TGI Fridays. We all got 20% off our bill and they gave away another pair of shoes to people that went there. In hindsight, I could have skipped this part. Not because it wasn't organized well, but I'm just not a huge fan of Friday's and big groups are always tough on restaurants. Takes extra long to get food and drinks, but I don't put that fault on Road Runner Sports, so no points deducted. My only warnings: be careful when running! That area of Rockville has a lot of high-speed roads and people need to make sure they're careful when crossing streets. A giant group of 50+ people just taking off in the middle of rush hour traffic in Rockville has got to be infuriating for the drivers when the runners aren't respecting the road and traffic. Also, get there early if you wanna park closer. Wear shorts with pockets so you can easily carry your tickets too. We'll be going back for September!

    Freedom's Run Half Marathon - races - Updated May 2026

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