Races

Things to Do at This Year’s Springburst

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While at Springburst, here’s some cool stuff to look for and do:

  • We will have a running gear swap table, so bring your gently used or new running gear to add to the treasures others may find.
  • Do the flavors chocolate coffee cinnamon, banana puddn’, or oatmeal raisin whet your whistle? It does ours, so how about stopping by the Vonnie’s Cookies vendor table to purchase some pre- or post- race protein cookies —  infused with whey protein powder? Whey protein powder contains a number of antioxidant substances that help prevent diseases and promote overall health not to mention rebuilding skeletal muscles post run. One large cookie prices at $2.
  • Take in the scenery on the beautiful WB&A trail. The weather promises to be perfect for Saturday!

Calling All Springburst Volunteers!

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This year’s Springburst race is going to be the best ever – WITH YOUR HELP! We have more than 100 runners registered. There will be prizes, food, a ‘running stuff swap table,’ a new location (WB&A Trail) and a new free 1K kids run. Plus: the weather is predicted to be sunny and warm.

To give every runner a great experience, we need a few more cheerful volunteers:

  • Parking Lot marshal (new this year)
  • Set up help
  • Clean up help
  • Refreshment table 
  • Bib handout (need 1 more)
  • Water stop (need 1 more)

Please register here to fill any of these positions (and be a PGRC s/hero!). There will be donuts and coffee for all volunteers! Many positions allow you to run the race, too.

Thanks a bunch, and please email PGRC Volunteer Coordinator Chris Nichols with any questions.

P.S. The race is this Saturday, April 13, 9 am start time. Park at the Glenn Dale Splash Pool. We are using the adjacent WB&A trail as the race course. If you have not registered, today is the last day!

SAVE THE DATE: 35th Annual Springburst on April 13, 2019!

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2019 Springburst 10K

Make your plans now to join the Prince Georges’ Running Club (PGRC) for our 35th annual Springburst. We are happy to share a few exciting race changes this year, including a new location, a new distance (10K), and a free one-mile kid’s fun run.

The new 10K course features a scenic and mostly flat course on a historic rail-trail, and is part of the Maryland RRCA Grand Prix Series.

  • Date: Saturday, April 13, 2019
  • Time:  9:00 am 10K, 9:05 am 1-mile fun run
  • Location: Glendale Splash Park, Glenn Dale, MD
  • 10K fee:  $30 through February 28; $35 March 1-31; $40 April 1-10.

Not up to the 10K distance yet? Sign up for our 10K training program.

Register now for the 10K race and kid’s fun run: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/GlennDale/Springburst10K

This promises to be a phenomenal day of running with something for everyone, so bring your family and friends and run Springburst with us!  We look forward to seeing you on April 13!

Sincerely,
Prince George’s Running Club – “We Run the County!”

Join Team PGRC at the RRCA 10M Club Challenge!

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Join team PGRC for the annual Club Challenge 10M on February 24, 2019 in Columbia, MD. 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.

PGRC pays your entry fee ($13) so it is free for you, but please only sign up if you definitely will attend. You can register for Team PGRC here. Check our club challenge training group. NOTE: You must be a current PGRC member to run this race as part of the PGRC team. You are welcome to invite friends as long as they join the club.

Many volunteers are also needed, especially course marshals. Please consider becoming a race volunteer and sign up here.

If you have any questions, please contact PGRC President Ndegwa Kamau.

SAVE THE DATE: Marine Corps 17.75K Registration Opens on Feb 20

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Interested in running the Marine Corps Marathon or just looking for a great long-distance race? Registration to run the 2019 Marine Corps 17.75K will open at noon eastern time on February 20, 2019. Registration will be $80 for this event, and it is expected to sell out quickly, so don’t forget to save the date!

Access Granted

All 17.75K participants age 14 and above will receive one “Guaranteed Access” card at the finish, ensuring a spot in the upcoming Marine Corps Marathon. Registration with the Guaranteed Access code must be completed within the dedicated window of time following the 17.75K.

Thank You PGRC 2018 WDF Participants and Volunteers!

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PGRC Women's Distance Festival

We wanted to send a big thank you to the 2018 PGRC Women’s Distance Festival and Men’s 5K Race participants and volunteers! Your support has made this race a great success for another year.

Participants, the overall results are now available. Please contact our Race Director if you have any questions.

Congratulations to this year’s Running Start Program graduates! The PGRC family applauds your summer efforts in completing your 5K goals. Considering the next step? Stay tuned for updates about our fall 10K training program. Speaking of 10Ks…

SAVE THE DATE! Our next race — the Wright Stuff 10K — is on December 1, 2018 at Wells Ice Rink. Race registration — and more info about the training program — will be coming soon, so follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit this site frequently to get updates.

Summer Fun Run Race Results for August 9, 2018

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The results for the final 2018 Summer Fun Run race is now available!

To our walkers, runners, and volunteers, THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS YEAR’S FUN RUN SERIES A HUGE SUCCESS.

Missing your PGRC friends already? Come join us this Sunday, August 12, 2018 for our annual Women’s Distance Festival and Men’s 5K Race. Registration is now closed, but we’re still looking for wonderful volunteers to cheer our walkers and runners.

Summer Fun Run Race Results for August 2, 2018

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The results for the fifth 2018 Summer Fun Run race is now available!

We have ONE MORE SUMMER FUN RUN LEFT! Don’t forget to join us next Thursday at 7pm for our next race. Register online and join us at the Greenbelt Youth Center parking lot (99 Centerway Greenbelt, MD 20770 – behind the library).

We’re also looking for 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. You can sign up to volunteer here.