Summer Series Races
- Date
- July 9 – August 13, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
From the Organizer
Once again PGRC will be partnering with the Greenbelt Recreation Department to host the Buddy Attick Summer Fun Run series. The series is part of Get Active Greenbelt and provides an excellent opportunity for all levels of runners and walkers to exercise in a friendly and welcoming environment throughout the summer months. Best of all...it's FREE!!!!
Races will take place EVERY Thursday @ 7pm (registration 6:15pm-6:45pm) from July 9 - August 13.
The course will take runners and walkers around the scenic and shaded Buddy Attick Park lake path for their choice of either 1.75 miles (1 lap) or 3 miles (2 laps). Meet at Greenbelt Youth Center parking lot (99 Centerway Greenbelt, MD 20770 - behind the library).
You will be assigned a race bib that will be used for the entire series.
Weather Cancellation Policy:
Races will be cancelled if there is lightning in the area after 6:30pm. Cancellations will be announced on PGRC's website.
Volunteers: We need your help to put on these free races. Volunteer positions include registration, course marshal, water stop, popsicle and ice supplier, set up and cleanup. Sign up to volunteer.
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
87°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beltsville, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Greenbelt, MD
Population
24,572
as of 2023
City Elevation
129 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Waiting For?
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22
Days to train
- Race
- Summer Series Races
- Date
- July 9 – August 13, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Summer Series Races?
- Summer Series Races is a running race held in Greenbelt, Maryland on July 9, 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 Summer Series Races?
- Thursday, July 9, 2026 in Greenbelt, Maryland at Greenbelt Youth Center - 99 Centerway. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Summer Series Races?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Summer Series Races
Jul 9, 2026