Winter 10K Program

March 2nd – April 27th, 2024

Need help getting ready for Springburst? Then join PGRC’s Winter 10K training program.

This 8-week program will lead to our goal race, PGRC’s Springburst 10K on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The training program is designed to help you run or walk 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) by building your endurance with a combination of walking, running, speed, and hill workouts.

There will be four training days per week (Saturday and Sunday mornings, and Tuesday and Thursday evenings). The program is intended for adults of all ages and abilities (beginner-intermediate). Detailed training locations and times are listed below. Training will begin on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 8:00AM at Herbert Wells.

You can register for the training program via RunSignup. Registration is open until Thursday, March 29, 2024.

Look forward to seeing you soon!

TRAINING LOCATIONS AND TIMES

Day         Time       Location            Link
Sunday    8:00 am  Mission BBQ     https://goo.gl/maps/x6s83ktWxbn
Tuesday   6:30 pm  Ludwig Field     https://goo.gl/maps/Rp957wYP8822
Thursday  6:30 pm  Herbert Wells   https://goo.gl/maps/co8oVKLg7wn
Saturday   8:00 am Greenbelt Park https://www.nps.gov/gree/planyourvisit/maps.htm

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The program consists of four formal workouts per week: Tuesday evenings at Ludwig Field at the University of Maryland, College Park, Thursday evenings at the Herbert Wells Ice Rink in College Park, Saturday mornings at Greenbelt Park, and Sunday mornings at Greenbelt Mission BBQ, during which all participants will train as a group with the coach. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend each session for maximum program benefits.

TRAINING COSTS

The cost of the 10k training program is $40. This fee covers the cost of group activities. The program is intended for adults of all ages and abilities (Beginner-Intermediate.)

MEMBERSHIP STATUS

Participants are required to join the Prince George’s Running Club if not already a member of the club.  The club membership fee is $20 individual / $25 family / $10 student. Click here to join or renew your club membership.

GRADUATION RACE

The target graduation race is the Springburst 10K in Glenn Dale along the WB&A Trail on Saturday, April 27, 2024. 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.

CONTACT

If you have any questions about the training program, please contact 10ktraining@pgrc.org.