Rock the Heat 10k
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Rock the Heat 5k & 10k
The event takes place on August 8, 2027 at Rock Creek Regional Park in Rockville, MD. Points from the races count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k and Back of the Pack Series, and toward the Summer Series.
Distances:
- 5k
- 10k
The course combines paved and trail surfaces: about one mile of paved path winding through the forest and about two miles of dirt/gravel trail with rolling hills and lake views. The 5k is a single out-and-back; the 10k is two out-and-backs.
Race services include chip timing, a finisher medal, and a technical (Dri-Fit) event shirt. Water stations are provided along each course (five on the 10k, two on the 5k) with Gatorade available at some stations. Packet pickup is available at the event; race day registration is offered. T-shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before July 28; sizes for later registrants are first-come, first-served.
Registration fees listed in the event information apply with early and regular pricing through July 15 and a race-morning increase. Live results are posted online and accessible by QR code at the race; final results with series points are posted the Monday after the event.
The event supports the Saber Six Foundation, which provides community and reconnection programs for post-9/11 combat Veterans, families, and dependents. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
