Rock Creek 10k
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Rock Creek 5k & 10k
The event offers two distances on a paved route through Rock Creek Park. The course is described as mostly flat with one considerable hill; the 5k is an out-and-back and the 10k is two laps. Walkers and strollers are welcome.
Distances:
- 5 km out-and-back on a paved route.
- 10 km two laps on a paved route.
Timing and race services include chip timing, live results available via Athlinks and a QR code at the event, and final results with series points posted the Monday after the race. Runners receive a finisher’s medal and a technical Drifit event shirt. T-shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before March 11; extra shirts are available first-come first-served.
Points from this race count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k, and Back of the Pack Series, and also toward the Winter Series. A virtual race option is available for participants who cannot attend on race day.
Race operations note water and facilities: the 10k course has five water stations at approximate mile markers 0.6, 2.5, 3.1, 3.7, and 5.6; the 5k course has two water stations at approximately 0.6 and 2.5 miles. Gatorade will be available at some stations. Restrooms are located across from the Tennis Center. There will be no on-site race registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
