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2026 Prelude 5k & 10k Walk/Run

Date
September 26, 2026
Distance
5K · 10K
Price
$43.20–$48.06
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From the Organizer

Prelude Run Club presents its inaugural 5k & 10k race! The race is a community event that allows everyone to show up for themselves in a location where they are comfortable and running with people that they know. For those wanting to train for their first official race, this is the perfect opportunity. This race will take place on Saturday, September 26th, 2025 at the WB&A Trail Staging area at Glenn Dale community Center. The WB & A Trail covers 7.4 miles from Glenn Dale to Bowie. It’s time to crush or set a PR, see you on the trail! 

Race Categories

5K Run/Walk

10k Run

Tentative Event Schedule

7:45 AM: Race Check in and Packet Pickup opens 

9:00 AM:10k Race Start

9:15 AM: 5K Race Start

Post Race Festival Activities

We welcome volunteers to help us create a memorable event. Volunteer roles include registration assistance, water station management, course marshaling, and more.

Events

Prelude 10k$48.06
Prelude 5k$43.20

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

75°

Typical Low

53°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Glenn Dale Bell Stn, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:59 AMSunset 7:00 PMDaylight 12h 0m

Host City

About Glenn Dale, MD

City Elevation

181 ft

Nearest Airport

DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 15 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Prelude 5k & 10k Walk/Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
2026 Prelude 5k & 10k Walk/Run
Date
September 26, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the 2026 Prelude 5k & 10k Walk/Run?
2026 Prelude 5k & 10k Walk/Run is a running race held in Glenn Dale, Maryland on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the 2026 Prelude 5k & 10k Walk/Run?
Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Glenn Dale, Maryland at 11901 Glenn Dale Blvd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 2026 Prelude 5k & 10k Walk/Run?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

2026 Prelude 5k & 10k Walk/Run

Sep 26, 2026

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