The school year is winding down and the humidity is ramping up – that means its time for PGRC’s Annual Summer Fun Run Series!
PGRC’s free, fun, family-friendly series runs every Thursday evenings from July 10 until August 14 at Buddy Attick Lake in Greenbelt. We welcome participants of all ages and paces – so be sure to bring the entire family!
Join us once or every week at 7:00 pm for a choose-your-own-adventure run. You can run, jog, or walk 1.75 mile (1 loop) or 3.1 mile (2 loops). You’ll be able to pick your distance each week, so let your heart (or the heat index) guide you!
To participate, please register using the link below. On your first run day, we’ll give you a reusable race bib that you will keep and use for the entire series. You only need to register online one time, no matter how many weeks you plan to attend.
Don’t forget to wear your PGRC gear if you have it!
Series Details:
- Date: Thursdays: July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14
- Time: Run starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive by 6:30 pm on your first run to get your bib and sign in (mandatory). On subsequent days, please arrive by 6:45 pm for mandatory check in.
- Location: Weekly check in at the table outside the Community Center. Run starts from the trail in front of the tennis courts. (Run Start Google Maps Link)
- Route Details: 1 or 2 laps (runners choice) on a hard pack dirt and stone path around Buddy Attick Lake. Please note the trail does include occasional gravel, rocks, raised roots, and ruts. Path has light rolling hills and is shared with walkers, runners, bikers, and park-goers. Restrooms available at the Community Center and at the picnic area.
- Parking: Free and ample at Greenbelt Library, 11 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt, MD. (Google Maps Link)
Leashed dogs are welcome, but please use your discretion as summer temps are often too toasty for our four-legged friends. Strollers are welcome for walkers; however, the trail is dirt with rocks, roots, and ruts – running with strollers is not recommended.
An active club membership is preferred, but not required to participate, making this a great way to introduce friends and family to the club!
Volunteers Needed Weekly!
Not sure if you want to run? You can volunteer instead! This amazing series relies on a cadre of volunteers each week that get to enjoy all the fun with slightly less sweating! To see what roles we need each week or sign up to volunteer, please use the link below. Note: You do not have to commit to volunteer for the whole series – you can sign up for just one date.
If you’re interested but have more questions, come and join us at any of the weekly club runs or email us at communications@pgrc.org.
See you on the trail!
