Rock Creek Foundation 5K & 10K
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2026 Rock Creek Foundation 5K & 10K
The event on November 7, 2026 takes place at Rock Creek Regional Park in Rockville, MD and includes on-course and virtual participation options. Points from this race count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k and Back of the Pack series and toward the Fall Series.
Distances
- 5k
- 10k
- Virtual run option
The course uses about 1 mile of paved path and about 2 miles of trail with rolling hills. The 5k is one out-and-back; the 10k is two out-and-backs. The event is chip timed. Runners receive a finisher medal and a technical (Dri-fit) event shirt; shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed before October 28 and may be available afterward on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration fees differ by distance and increase after specified dates and on race morning.
There are five water stations along the 10k course and two on the 5k course; Gatorade is available at some stations. Restrooms are located inside the park. Packet pickup is available at the event and race day registration is offered, with shirt sizes for race day registrants not guaranteed. Live results are posted during the race and final results with series points are published after the event. The race benefits The Rock Creek Foundation, a nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges in Maryland. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
