Police Pace 5K, 10K, & 1 Miler
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · One Miler & more
From the Organizer
All info about this race, including race weekend registration, is at www.rivalraceseries.com/policepace.
In partnership with the Howard County Police Foundation - Help the Howard County Police Foundation raise funds to support the department with special needs and programs not met through the annual budget process, including youth programs, special equipment and scholarships. A portion of all registration fees is donated to the Police Foundation. This race is appropriate for all level runners. Race registration includes a shirt and finisher medal.
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
78°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Baltimore Wash Intl Ap, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ellicott City, MD
Elevation
484 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 12 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 Police Pace 5K, 10K, & 1 Miler, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Police Pace 5K, 10K, & 1 Miler
- Date
- September 20, 2026
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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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 Police Pace 5K, 10K, & 1 Miler?
- Police Pace 5K, 10K, & 1 Miler is a running race held in Ellicott City, Maryland on September 20, 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 Police Pace 5K, 10K, & 1 Miler?
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Ellicott City, Maryland at 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Police Pace 5K, 10K, & 1 Miler?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Police Pace 5K, 10K, & 1 Miler
Sep 20, 2026