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Rock the Heat 10k

Name: Rock the Heat 10k
Start: 2026-07-11
End: 2026-07-11
Location: Rockville

Rockville, United States • 11 Jul 2026

Rock the Heat 5k & 10k - Event details

Rock the Heat 5k & 10k takes place on July 11, 2026, at 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Derwood, MD. The course runs through the trails of Rock Creek Regional Park and is presented as a trail race.

The event offers multiple participation formats:

5 km
10 km

Virtual participation options are also available with choices that include a medal and/or a shirt. Registration fees are tiered across multiple pricing periods and listed amounts include mandatory charges and fees. Both in-person and virtual categories have separate pricing windows.

The event organizer accepts donated race medals; donated medals are forwarded to Medals4Mettle. Additional event information and registration details are provided by the organizer through their event pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Maryland Rockville

Race information

Website

10 km

10k

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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