Run for the Pie 10K
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Distance
- 10K
From the Organizer
Free for FSRC Members
Our low-key races are free for Steeplechaser members, so YAY! But for this race, you have to bring a pie. Homemade, store-bought - it doesn't matter.
You must be a club member on race day in order to get free race entry.
- If you’re not a club member, you can join at https://runsignup.com/fsrc.
- To look up your membership by name and/or email and to renew see: https://runsignup.com/fsrc and click Membership Lookup. If your membership has expired, click the Renew Now button next to your most recent membership. We have no idea why they have Renew Now next to older memberships, so please click the right one.
- If you think you are a paid member of the club and you still can't register, please check that the spelling of your name and your birthday match the information in your RunSignup profile.
- If this still doesn't offer the ability to register for the race for free, email membership@steeplechasers.org for assistance.
Finally - if you currently have an individual membership and would like to upgrade to "Two-In-Household" or "Family" membership in order to get the free race entry for family members, contact our membership committee at membership@steeplechasers.org.
Race Day Registration
You may sign up on race day, but you'll need to do it online on your own device. We will not have paper forms or registration kiosks. Cell service is poor at the race site, so please register before you arrive.
Course Description
The course is a paved beautiful, but hilly country road in northern Frederick County.
Prizes
The top men and ladies get their choice of pies while the rest of us choose in order of finish time.
Disclaimer/Amenities
This is a low-budget but fun event that we’ve done over and over again to fill in gaps in the running schedule (“pie filler” Get it?). The race is adequately marked, measured, and timed, but there is minimal aid (one water station you pass twice with just water that could be self-serve if no one shows up to help). There is no traffic control (but there’s very little traffic out there).
As always, everyone runs at their own risk (not a race for pre-teen children to run on their own).
Come out, have a great run, and share some pie!
Logistics
The race will be chip timed, but still please make sure that you stay in order as you cross the finish line where volunteers will scan your bib -- we do this as a backup to resolve any missed chip reads which might occur.
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
65°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Emmitsburg 2 Se, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rocky Ridge, MD
Nearest Airport
HGR
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field · 22 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 46 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 Run for the Pie 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
40
Days to train
- Race
- Run for the Pie 10K
- Date
- July 18, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Rocky Ridge, MD
Frederick Summer Solstice 8K
8K
9 miles away
Twilight Series #4 - FSK 6K
11 miles away
Frederick Women's Distance Festival
13 miles away
High Rock Mountain Running Challenge
11 miles away
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 Run for the Pie 10K?
- Run for the Pie 10K is a running race held in Rocky Ridge, Maryland on July 18, 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 Run for the Pie 10K?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Rocky Ridge, Maryland at 14074 Hoovers Mill Rd, Rocky Ridge, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run for the Pie 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run for the Pie 10K
Jul 18, 2026