Join us at 8:00am on July 4th for an Independence Day Fun Run on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail!

• Date: July 4th, 2025 @ 8:00am
• Starting Location: Tanger Outlets, 6800 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Meet in the northwest corner of the outlet lot closest to Oxon Hill Road.
• Distance: Planned route is about 3 miles to the top of the bridge, but you if you are feeling adventurous you can cross the bridge into Alexandria and back for 6+.

Please join us for our Juneteenth run as part of PGRC’s Federal Holiday Run Series.

As always, we welcome all ages, paces, and abilities! Friends, family, and leashed dogs are welcome, but probably best to leave the strollers in the car.

Don’t forget to wear your PGRC gear if you have it!

• Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
• Time: 7:45 am
• Location: Greenbelt Park, Sweetgum Parking Area (Google Maps Link)
• Route Details:
  • Road Option: The main group will be running the paved park road. This ~1.25 mile loop is entirely paved surface and features moderate rolling hills. The park road is shared with (light) vehicle traffic, so please remain alert and keep one earbud out for safety. You can choose between one or two (or even more!) laps.
  • Trail Option: Those seeking a challenge may elect to split off from the main group for an unguided trail run/hike around the 5.2 mile perimeter trail. Please note the perimeter trail is a wooded trail with roots, rocks, dirt, mud, significant hills, and a boardwalk section. Insect repellent is recommended. Please remember to check for ticks after your run/hike!
• Parking: Free and ample.

RSVP appreciated, but not required to attend. Please let us know if you plan to attend by emailing membership@pgrc.org.

See you on the trail!

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.

REGISTER HERE

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.

Volunteer Sign Up

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!

Are you ready for race day? Our new Springburst 10K & Kids One-Mile Fun Run medal is here! This year’s swag is included with every individual’s registration.

What to know about this year’s swag:

• Celebrates PGRC’s 40th Anniversary. 
• Designed by PGRC’s very own artist in residence, Janice Bernache.
• This will be the first time PGRC will issue race medals.

Don’t miss out on this year’s premium swag!

Not Registered for Springburst Yet?

There’s still time. Register today!  Springburst 10K & Kids One-Mile Fun Run. 

The 10K race is part of the Maryland Road Runners Club of America (MD RRCA) Grand Prix Race Series.

Register Today! & Train With Us!

Prices for 2025 Springburst are set to increase in just 3 days! Prices increase midnight February 28th. Sign up now to capture the very affordable rate of $40.00 for this fun and exciting 10K race. Need help training for Springburst? Join our 10K training program.  PGRC’s 10K training program begins this Saturday, March 1st.  This program is designed to help those looking to get ready for Springburst or train for upcoming races. For more information and to register, please visit the race website at PGRC Spring 10k Training (runsignup.com) .

Free Kids One-Mile Fun Run

Have a young one??? Bring them out to join us on the course!  As part of our Springburst activities, we will host a free one-mile fun run for children 12 and under.  Led by our fun mascots, each participant in the Kids Fun Run will receive a finisher’s medal and fun post-run treat.

Join Us!

PGRC Springburst is part of the Maryland RRCA Grand Prix race series. For more information and to register, please visit the race website at https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/GlennDale/Springburst10K. We look forward to seeing you on the course! Sponsorship available. For information on sponsorship contact us at races@pgrc.org.

Looking for a base building walk/run program? Coming back or starting an active lifestyle? Know someone who has been trying to train for a 5K race but needs a little extra support and motivation?

The Early Bird 5K Training Program is a low-key program that will train participants to complete a 5K (3.1 mile) event as a walk, run, or a combination of walking and easy pace running. All participants will be prepared to complete 5K events and smoothly transition to our Running Start 5K Training Program to continue the running/fitness journey.

For more information and to register visit: Early Bird Training Program.

Details:

Start Date/Time: Saturday, March 8, 2025, 8:00 am.  
First meeting at Herbert Well’s Ice Rink parking lot, College Park, MD.

The program features three coached sessions per week, meeting on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM at University of Maryland Kehoe Track, Thursdays 6:30 PM at Wells Ice Rink (park near trail entrance far end of lot), and on Saturdays at 8:00 AM at various locations in PG County.

Participants need to be members or join PGRC and must be 18 or older. Membership – Prince George’s Running Club (pgrc.org).

Target Event: Participants are encouraged to register for the DCRRC Women’s Distance Festival 5K/ Men’s Run after the Women 5K, and/or the Howard County Striders Women’s Distance Festival 5K as their graduation run.  Details on the races will be provided soon.

Also recommended are the PGRC summer series, College Park Parkrun, and the Maryland RRCA Women’s Distance Festival or Men’s run after the women races, Women’s Distance Festival – Maryland RRCA (maryland-rrca.org)

Participants are encouraged to sign up to volunteer at a race you are not choosing, as PGRC is a volunteer organization. PGRC’s Springburst 10 K is on April 26th and our very own PGRC Women’s Distance Festival 5K will be held in August.

Questions can be emailed to training@pgrc.org

Registration is now open for the annual RRCA Club Challenge 10M on February 23, 2025 in Columbia, MD, so register today to run as part of the PGRC team!

The RRCA Club Challenge is a race between RRCA running clubs in Maryland and Washington, D.C. The race has a course limit of 2 hours 10 minutes. 

This year, PGRC will cover 100% of the participation cost for our runners. Please sign up for the event only if you are committed to running the event.  Only current paid-up PGRC members are eligible for to run as part of the PGRC team. You are welcome to invite friends as long as they join the club.  
Additional information about the RRCA club challenge can be found at:  https://www.striders.net/rrca-club-challenge/

Registration

Registration is open now through February 13, 2025 

Club code:    RRCA2025PGRC (Note: the runner will be required to enter this code, even though it results in no price change.  A ‘coupon’ is required to complete the entry process) 

Club unique registration URL (will pre-populate discount code):  

https://register.chronotrack.com/r/84253?regOptionID=221038&couponCodeID=RRCA2025PGRC

Generic / public registration URL: https://register.chronotrack.com/r/84253

Volunteers Are Needed

As we do each year, having volunteers from all participating clubs helps drive up the energy and atmosphere for this unique event.  There is nothing like having a face you know cheer you on midway through these rolling 10 miles.  Volunteerism will be tracked so that each club can have a record of their member participation, so please note PGRC within the optional comments. 

2025 RRCA Club Challenge – Volunteer Sign Up 

Volunteer:  https://signup.com/go/sfxOjJs

Training Has Started

There are four training days per week (Saturday and Sunday mornings, and Tuesday and Thursday evenings). Detailed training locations and times can be found on our 10 Mile Club Challenge Training page.

It’s that time of year again!  We are currently seeking nominations to fill key roles on the board of directors for the 2025 season. While nominations are being accepted for all positions, we are especially in need of nominations for Treasurer, Membership Coordinator, Publicity Coordinator, At-Large Members to support Communications, Outreach, and Event Sponsorship Coordinator.  The election for all positions takes place  during the next PGRC annual club meeting, which will be scheduled in the coming weeks.

Please see this description of PGRC board positions [PDF], including the individual responsibilities of each role. All current club members are more than welcome to nominate themselves (or another member!) for any position, and it certainly does not matter how long you have been a PGRC member.

Nominations must be submitted to <President@pgrc.org> by February 1.  The subject should read PGRC Board Nominee so it doesn’t get caught in my mass delete efforts.

If you have any questions, please contact president@pgrc.org or vicepres@pgrc.org.