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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

Rock the Heat 5k & 10k is a road and trail event scheduled for July 11, 2026, at 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Derwood, MD. The races follow scenic trails in Rock Creek Regional Park and include in-person and virtual participation options.

Race categories include:

5 km race
10 km race
Virtual with medal
Virtual without medal or shirt
Virtual with medal and shirt

Participants are invited to bring old race medals for donation; collected medals will be forwarded to Medals4Mettle. Registration is organized by category and fees vary by entry type and date. The event listing notes different price tiers for in-person and virtual entries. Additional event details and category options are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Maryland Rockville

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

10k

5 km

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

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A *5K* trail race at Agricultural History Farm Park on June 28 as part of the MCRRC low-key series. Free for MCRRC members with a 2026 bib and chip; non-members pay $22 (18+) or $11.60 (under 18).

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