Pike's Peek 10K

Welcome and thank you for being part of the 2023 event!

The kids events takes place this Sunday starting at 9:30 AM at Pike & Rose. Please take a few moments to read these important instructions to ensure all participants have a smooth race day!

Packet Pick-Up
The best time to pick up your bib and t-shirt is on Saturday, April 23rd between 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at RnJ Sports, 11910-R Parklawn Drive, Rockville.  Additional parking is located in the back of the store (you will need to walk around to the front entrance). Please come to packet pickup with your bib number in hand for a faster and more efficient pickup. You can find your bib number by using the "Find a Participant" tool on our website.

Can’t make it on Saturday? A limited packet pickup will take place on race morning (Sunday, April 24th) starting at 8:30 AM in Rose Park next to the 10K finish line.   Please plan to arrive early.  Again, we strongly encourage attending packet pickup on Saturday.

Race Day Registration
There are limited spots at packet pickup on race morning, so tell a friend!  However, we strongly recommend pre-registering.

Getting to the Race
Note that 355 Southbound will be closed for the 10K near Pike & Rose. Please use the Towne Street detour to Old Georgetown Road to enter Pike & Rose. The Trade Street, Old Georgetown, and Prose Street parking lots will be open during the event.

Bag Check
There is no bag check for the kids' events.

The Start
Please plan to arrive at Rose Park. Kids will be placed into two groups for their events: 50m participants and 1/4 mile participants. They will then be walked, as a group, to the start of each event about 5 minutes before the time of the start.

Schedule
8:00 - 9:15 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup and Late Registration for the Kids' Runs

9:15 AM - Warm-ups

9:30 - 9:45 AM - 50 Meter Toddler Trot Heats (start on Rose Avenue) as follows:
Heat 1 (under 3)
Heat 2 (ages 3-4)
Heat 3 (ages 5 & older)

Parents may run with children in the toddler trot races, but please do not block other participants. Some heats may be combined depending on the number of participants. If there are a large number of participants, multiple heats within an age group will be run.

9:45 AM - Kids Fun Run – 1/4 Mile Run (start on southbound 355) as follows:
Heat 1 (ages 9 & older, including adults)
Heat 2 (ages 6 to 8)
Heat 3 (ages 3 to 5)

At the Finish 
The kids will receive a medal and a bag of refreshments so they do not have to go through the food line of the 10K. If you, your friends, or family are looking for a post-race meal, you can enjoy a sandwich at Call Your Mother, Sunday brunch at Pinstripes, chicken at Nando’s, or brunch at Summer House!

Awards 
All cash and age group awards will be mailed a few weeks after the race, but we will announce awards for pictures around 9:30 AM.

Thank You!
Thank you for taking part in the 22nd Annual Pike’s Peek 10K and for helping to keep the tradition of this race alive.  Pike’s Peek is conducted by the Montgomery County Road Runners Club, but we could not do it without the support of our partners in this event: Pike & Rose/Federal Realty, the Montgomery County Department of Recreation, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, the Montgomery County Police Department, the City of Rockville Police Department, WMATA, the Maryland State Highway Administration, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services and the Montgomery County Amateur Radio Club.    

If you are looking for other great running events in Montgomery County, be sure to check MCRRC’s website for our full listing of races and training programs.  

Did you know that MCRRC members enjoy over 20 FREE, low-key races per year?  Be sure to check out our website to explore our top-notch training programs, weekly drop-in runs, and professionally timed, but low-key club races!  See what keeps our members coming back year after year at www.mcrrc.org. 

We hope to see you back at the 2024 Pike’s Peek kid's runs!

The Race Committee
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Welcome to all of you and thank you for being part of the 2023 event! The kids events takes place this Sunday starting at 9:30 AM at Pike & Rose. Please take a few moments to read these important instructions to ensure all participants have a smooth race day!

Packet Pick-Up
Please come to packet pickup with your bib number in hand for a faster and more efficient pickup. You can find your bib number at the top of this email or by visiting the race website. 
YOUR BIB NUMBER IS: %BIB_NUMBER%

The best time to pick up your bib and t-shirt is on Saturday, April 23rd between 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at RnJ Sports, 11910-R Parklawn Drive, Rockville. Please park in the back and walk around to the front entrance.

Can’t make it on Saturday? A packet pickup will take place on race morning (Sunday, April 24th) starting at 8:30 AM in Rose Park next to the finish for the 10k.   Please plan to arrive early. Again, we strongly encourage attending packet pickup on Saturday.

Race Day Registration
There are limited spots at late registration at packet pickup on race morning. We highly recommend pre-registering for the 50m trot or 1/4 mile fun Run

Getting to the Race
Note that 355 Southbound will be closed for the 10k near Pike  & Rose. Please use the Towne street detour to Old Georgetown to enter Pike $ Rose. The Trade Street, Old Georgetown, or Prose street parking lots will be open for parking during the event. A Pike & Rose map is attached

Bag Check
There is no bag check for the kids events.

The Start Line
Please arrive at Rose Park and kids will be placed in two groups for their events, 50m and 1/4 mile. They will then be walked as a group to the start of each event about 5 minutes before the time of the start.

Schedule of the morning

8:00 to 9:15 AM – Race day packet pick up and late registration for the Fun Run and Toddler Trot.
9:15 AM - Warm-up
9:30-9:45 AM - 50 Meter Toddler Trot heats (start on Rose Avenue) as follows:
Under age 3 heat
Ages 3 and 4 heat
Ages 5 and older heat
Parents may run with children in the toddler trot races. Do not block other participants. Some heats may be combined depending on number of participants. If there are a large number of participants, multiple heats within an age group will be run.

9:45 AM - Kids Fun Run – 1/4 Mile Run beginning on southbound 355 as follows:
Ages 9 and older (including adults) heat
Ages 6 to 8 heat
Ages 3 to 5 heat

At the Finish 
Kids will receive a medal and a bag of refreshments so they do not have to go through the food line of the 10k. 

If you, your friends, or family are looking for a post-race meal, you can enjoy a sandwich at Call Your Mother, Sunday brunch at Pinstripes, chicken at Nando’s, or brunch at Summer House!

Awards 
All cash and age group awards will be mailed a few weeks after the race, but we will announce awards for pictures around 9:30 am.

Thank You!
Thank you for taking part in the 22nd Annual Pike’s Peek 10K and helping to keep the tradition of this race alive.  Pike’s Peek is conducted by the Montgomery County Road Runners Club, but we could not do it without the support of our partners in this event: Pike & Rose/Federal Realty, the Montgomery County Department of Recreation, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, the Montgomery County Police Department, the City of Rockville Police Department, WMATA, the Maryland State Highway Administration, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services and the Montgomery County Amateur Radio Club.    

If you are looking for other great running events in Montgomery County, be sure to check MCRRC’s website for our full listing of races and training programs.  

Did you know that MCRRC members enjoy over 20 FREE, low-key races per year?  Be sure to check out our website to explore our top-notch training programs, weekly drop-in runs, and professionally timed, but low-key club races!  See what keeps our members coming back year after year at www.mcrrc.org. 

We hope to see you back at the 2024 Pike’s Peek kid's runs!
The Race Committee
 
 
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