Fall 8K Program

October 11 – December 5, 2026

PGRC’s 8K training program will support participants as they increase capacity and strength, building from a base of 2 – 3 miles to a long run of 5 miles. The program includes two coached runs each week (Tuesday and Saturday), with tips on stretching, winter running safety, and growing stronger as a runner through different types of running sessions and cross training recommendations. The target graduation race is the Wright Stuff 8k race on December 5, 2026.

SESSIONS AND LOCATIONS

    • Sundays* at 7:00am – Mission BBQ, 5506 Cherrywood Ln, Greenbelt, MD 20770
    • Tuesdays at 6:30pm – PGCC Track, Largo MD 20774(Google Maps link)
    • Thursdays at 6:30pm – Herbert Wells Ice Rink parking lot, 5211 Campus Dr., College Park, MD  20740
    • Saturdays* at 7:00am – Greenbelt Park, 6565 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770, or on your own

*Weekend runs will shift to 8:00 am when club runs shift to the winter run schedule.

PROGRAM COST

The non-refundable training program fee is $30 (plus RunSignup platform fee).  All participants must be current members or join the Prince Georges Running Club during training registration.  The club membership fee is $20 individual/$25 family/$10 student. To join the club, please visit our website:  www.pgrc.org/membership/

PLEASE NOTE:  The fee for the graduation race IS NOT included in the cost of the training program.  This fee must be paid separately by each participant prior to the race.  More information on the graduation race registration process will be provided to program participants prior to the end of the training program.

REGISTRATION

If you are interested in our 8K program please click the link below:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Greenbelt/PGRCFall8kTraining

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

  • Participants must be at least 18 years old
  • Participants must be able to walk/run 2 miles
  • Participants must have active PGRC Club membership status

REQUIRED SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT

  • Water (bring to every session)
  • Proper running shoes

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT

  • Hat with a visor
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Hydration Vest
  • Energy bars/gels/chews of your choosing
  • Proper sports bras (women)
  • Watch, stopwatch or an app for interval timing purposes

MEDICAL CLEARANCE

If you are under medical care, have a medical condition, or have not exercised recently, we recommend you secure clearance from your doctor before participating in this or any training program. 

CONTACT

If you’re interested but have more questions, come and join us at any of the weekly club runs or email us at training@pgrc.org.