Colonel Challenge 5K Run
Colonel Challenge 5K Run is a running race on October 4, 2026 in Derwood, MD, with entry fees from $10 to $35.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (37 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Welcome to the Colonel Challenge 5K Run!
The purpose of this event is to raise money to support Magruder High School Athletics. Ample parking available in the Magruder HS parking lot. Our awards ceremony will begin following the Youth Fun Run at approximately at 9:00am.
We hope to see you there!
Events
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
70°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rockville 1 Ne, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Derwood, MD
City Elevation
429 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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37
Days to train
- Race
- Colonel Challenge 5K Run
- Date
- October 4, 2026
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Colonel Challenge 5K Run
Oct 4, 2026