Pike's Peek 10K
- Date
- April 25, 2027
- Distance
- Pike's Peek 10K - INVITED RUNNERS · Pike's Peek 10K · 1/4 Mile Run & more
From the Organizer
The Pike’s Peek 10K is one of the Montgomery County Road Runners Club’s premier racing events. The USATF-certified 10k race, known as a "PR course," starts at the Shady Grove Metro Station and finishes on Rose Avenue, just south of Montrose Road. Celebrate with food, family activities, music & exhibits at the post-race festival hosted by Pike & Rose! The race starts promptly at 7:50 AM.
MCRRC Members automatically receive a $3 discount (applied in your shopping cart upon successful verification of club membership). The discount will apply to the 10K race only.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Pike's Peek 10K?
- Pike's Peek 10K is a running event held in Derwood, MD. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Pike's Peek 10K?
- Sunday, April 25, 2027 in Derwood, MD at Shady Grove Metro Station, Derwood, MD. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Pike's Peek 10K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Pike's Peek 10K
Apr 25, 2027