Next Step Training - Building to 10K
Next Step Training - Building to 10K is a running race on July 30 – September 24, 2026 in Columbia, MD, with an entry fee of $75.
- Date
- July 30 – September 24, 2026 (7 days to go)
- Location
- 5470 Hesperus Dr, Columbia, MD
- Price
- $75
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Looking to train for a 10K race this year? Join the Howard County Striders for one of their prestigious training programs!
Join the Howard County Striders for one of their prestigious training programs!
10K Goal Race will be the Columbia Classic 10K race on the first Sunday in October
The Next Step Building to 10K Program is for runners of varying abilities. Participants will do a 2 mile time trial July 23 at Longfellow Elementary at 6pm so coordinators can group participants with those of similar abilities. Weekly training runs will involve a variety of running techniques including speed work and hill work to improve running performance. All runners should be able to run 3 miles before starting the program.
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
88°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Laurel 3 W, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Columbia, MD
City Elevation
340 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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7
Days to train
- Race
- Next Step Training - Building to 10K
- Date
- July 30 – September 24, 2026
- Location
- 5470 Hesperus Dr, Columbia, MD
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Next Step Training - Building to 10K
Jul 30, 2026