MoCo CARES Charity Race
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- MoCo CARES Charity Race 10K · MoCo CARES Charity Race 5k · MoCo CARES Charity Race 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk & more
From the Organizer
Thank you for registering for our 5th annual charity race! We are excited to host this event and to interact with local community members and businesses. This race has grown from being a small community event (previously called LaunchCARES Charity Race) to a county-wide effort of uniting people and companies who CARE. We are thrilled to announce the charity recipients of the 2026 race - - - COMFORT CASES and COVENANT LIFE SCHOOL (our location host)! Both of these organizations work diligently to improve the lives of children in and around MoCo.
Your donation is tax deductible.
After the races are over we will work together on a service project for Comfort Cases. Together, we will aim to pack 1,000 backpacks of essential goods for children in foster care. Students participating in this will receive SSL hours for their time of service.
It is our goal is to raise $100,000 with this event in 2026.
YOU are helping make this a reality.
YOU are helping to change lives of children and local families!!!
UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE?
Please consider making a tax deductible donation by clicking on the DONATE button at the top of the page.
You must be present at the award ceremony to claim prizes.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers (1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $50).
Gift cards will be awarded to the top three male and female winners in the following age categories:
- Ages 10-14
- Ages 15-19
- Ages 20-29
- Ages 30-39
- Ages 40-49
- Ages 50-59
- Ages 60-69
- Ages 70-79
- Ages 80 and up
Race day will be structured in a way that allows children and parents to participate! This is a family friendly event. We encourage full family participation! You may participate in more than 1 event. For example, we have many kids who do the 1-mile AND the Trike-a-Thon.
Event Start Times:
- Timed 10k - 8:30 am
- Timed 5k - 8:45 am
- 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk - 9:00 am
- Kids Trike-A-Thon - 9:30 am
Packet Pick-Up:
PLEASE come pick up your swag bag, bib numbers, and race t-shirts before Saturday morning. This helps to ensure a much smoother race day event.
Location: Launch 702 King Farm Blvd, Suite 150, Rockville, MD 20850. Free parking behind the building. It is a physical therapy and fitness gym - with a private side entrance.
Time: Friday, October 2nd 9am-8pm (or Saturday morning starting at 7am if you absolutely cannot make it Friday).
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
71°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rockville 1 Ne, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gaithersburg, MD
Population
69,225
as of 2023
Elevation
465 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at MoCo CARES Charity Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
117
Days to train
- Race
- MoCo CARES Charity Race
- Date
- October 3, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Gaithersburg, MD
Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run - Seneca Creek
Less than a mile away
Montgomery Village 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run
5K
2 miles away
MCRRC Going Green Track Meet
Less than a mile away
Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/Walk
5K
Less than a mile away
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the MoCo CARES Charity Race?
- MoCo CARES Charity Race is a running race held in Gaithersburg, Maryland on October 3, 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 MoCo CARES Charity Race?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Gaithersburg, Maryland at 7503 Muncaster Mill Road, Gaithersburg, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the MoCo CARES Charity Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
MoCo CARES Charity Race
Oct 3, 2026