PGRC Women's Distance Festival 5K and Fella's 5K Race
PGRC Women's Distance Festival 5K and Fella's 5K Race is a running race on August 9, 2026 in College Park, MD, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- August 9, 2026 (17 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join the Prince George's Running Club (PGRC) on SUNDAY August 9th, for a fun, flat, and scenic 5k race through Lake Artemesia in College Park, MD.
This event features two races: The women's race starts at 7:30 am. This event is part of the MD Women's Distance Festival 5k Series. A men's race will follow, starting at 8:30 am.
Participants can park in the lot at Herbert Wells Ice Rink - 5211 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20740.
The race premium will be guaranteed to the first 100 registrants.
Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers of the race (both male and female), and top finishers in 5 year age groups (both male and female).
This is the 46th year of the Women's Distance Festival being sponsored and supported by the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). Since 1979 the RRCA has celebrated the history of women's rights to participate in running events at any distance and at any age. The race culminates the state of Maryland's RRCA Women's Distance Festival Series.
WALKERS ARE WELCOMED!
Race Day Registration available.
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
86°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beltsville, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About College Park, MD
Population
9,552
as of 2023
City Elevation
117 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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17
Days to train
- Race
- PGRC Women's Distance Festival 5K and Fella's 5K Race
- Date
- August 9, 2026
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PGRC Women's Distance Festival 5K and Fella's 5K Race
Aug 9, 2026