Run for the Pie
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Event Details
The Run for the Pie 10K is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026. The event takes place in Rocky Ridge, Maryland.
Registration and Fee
The race is free for members of the Steeplechaser running club on race day. All participants must bring a pie, which can be homemade or store-bought. Participants who are not members can join the club to register for free. Registration opens on May 1, 2026. Race day registration is available but must be completed online on a personal device prior to arrival, as cell service at the site is poor and no paper forms or kiosks will be provided.
Course and Logistics
The 10K course is run on paved, hilly country roads in northern Frederick County. The race is chip-timed, with volunteers scanning bibs at the finish line as a backup. There is one water station on the course that runners pass twice; it serves only water and may be self-serve.
Race Information
This is described as a low-budget, low-key event. The course is adequately marked, measured, and timed. There is minimal aid and no traffic control, though traffic is reported to be very light. The top male and female finishers get first choice of pies, with remaining participants selecting pies in order of finish time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
