
RRCA Club Challenge is a running race on February 28, 2027 in Columbia, MD, featuring the 10 Mile distance, with an entry fee of $35.
From the Organizer
The MD-DC RRCA 10 Mile Club Challenge is a one-of-a-kind, restricted entry event. Runners race on behalf of their respective RRCA club and score points cross country style. Awards are given by club, not by runner. You race for the bragging rights of your RRCA club. It is the capstone event within the MD Grand Prix series. An RRCA Presidents meeting is held immediately after the race each year.
The course is a very challenging 10 Miles with a time cutoff of 2 hours, 10 minutes (13mpm pace or better).
It is held at the Athletic Building of Howard Community College in Columbia, MD. It is one of many events that comprise the Maryland RRCA Grand Prix Series.
Howard Community College's Athletic Building is located off Dragon Place, near the campus entrance on Campus Drive & Hickory Ridge Road, Columbia, MD.
Events
Weather
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
49°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Laurel 3 W, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
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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Days to train
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RRCA Club Challenge
Feb 28, 2027