PGRC Fall 8K Training Program

📅 Fall 8K Training Program Dates

Tuesday, October 14th through Saturday, December 6th.

🏃‍♂️ About The Program

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 up to four coached runs each week, 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 6, 2024.

🗓️ Weekly Schedule

• Tuesdays at 6:30pm: Herbert Wells Ice Rink parking lot, 5211 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740
• Thursdays at 6:30pm: Herbert Wells Ice Rink parking lot, 5211 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740
• Saturday at 8:00am: Greenbelt Park, 6565 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770
• Sunday at 8:00am: Mission BBQ, 5506 Cherrywood Ln, Greenbelt, MD 20770

Note: Locations subject to change occasionally in accordance with training, deviances from the above will be communicated in the weekly coach’s email.

💰 Program Costs

The non-refundable training program fee is $50.

👥 Membership Requirement

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.

⚠️ Graduation Race Fee

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.

📋 Program Requirements

• Age Requirement: Participants must be at least 18 years old.
• Running Ability: Ability to walk/run 2 miles.
• Membership Status: Active PGRC Club membership status.

🔗 Race Information

For more details about the race, visit the official page: PGRC Fall 8K Training Program.