MoCo CARES Charity Race
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Gaithersburg, Maryland
- Price $22.20 - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 5th annual MoCo CARES Charity Race on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Gaithersburg, Montgomery! This vibrant community event promises a day filled with fun, fitness, and philanthropy as we unite to support two remarkable organizations, Comfort Cases and Covenant Life School. Participants can choose from a range of race distances, including a timed 10k starting at 8:30 am, a timed 5k at 8:45 am, a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk at 9:00 am, and a Kids Trike-A-Thon at 9:30 am.
Not only will this race provide an opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow racers, but it also supports a noble cause. Our goal is to raise $100,000 to improve the lives of children and families in our community. After the races, join us for a special service project where we’ll work together to pack 1,000 backpacks filled with essential goods for children in foster care. This family-friendly event encourages everyone to participate, making it a perfect outing for parents and kids alike. Don’t miss out on this exciting day where you can run, give back
Not only will this race provide an opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow racers, but it also supports a noble cause. Our goal is to raise $100,000 to improve the lives of children and families in our community. After the races, join us for a special service project where we’ll work together to pack 1,000 backpacks filled with essential goods for children in foster care. This family-friendly event encourages everyone to participate, making it a perfect outing for parents and kids alike. Don’t miss out on this exciting day where you can run, give back
Organiser's Description
Thank you for registering for our 5th annual charity race! We are excited to host this event and to interact with local community members and businesses. This race has grown from being a small community event (previously called LaunchCARES Charity Race) to a county-wide effort of uniting people and companies who CARE. We are thrilled to announce the charity recipients of the 2026 race - - - COMFORT CASES [https://comfortcases.org] and COVENANT LIFE SCHOOL (our location host)! Both of these organizations work diligently to improve the lives of children in and around MoCo.
Your donation is tax deductible.
AFTER THE RACES ARE OVER WE WILL WORK TOGETHER ON A SERVICE PROJECT FOR COMFORT CASES [https://comfortcases.org]. TOGETHER, WE WILL AIM TO PACK 1,000 BACKPACKS OF ESSENTIAL GOODS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THIS WILL RECEIVE SSL HOURS FOR THEIR TIME OF SERVICE.
IT IS OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $100,000 WITH THIS EVENT IN 2026.
YOU ARE HELPING MAKE THIS A REALITY.
YOU ARE HELPING TO CHANGE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND LOCAL FAMILIES!!!
_UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE? _
Please consider making a tax deductible donation by clicking on the DONATE button at the top of the page.
YOU MUST BE PRESENT AT THE AWARD CEREMONY TO CLAIM PRIZES.
CASH PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS (1ST $200, 2ND $100, 3RD $50).
GIFT CARDS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE CATEGORIES:
* Ages 10-14
* Ages 15-19
* Ages 20-29
* Ages 30-39
* Ages 40-49
* Ages 50-59
* Ages 60-69
* Ages 70-79
* Ages 80 and up
Race day will be structured in a way that allows children and parents to participate! This is a family friendly event. We encourage full family participation! You may participate in more than 1 event. For example, we have many kids who do the 1-mile AND the Trike-a-Thon.
EVENT START TIMES:
* Timed 10k - 8:30 am
* Timed 5k - 8:45 am
* 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk - 9:00 am
* Kids Trike-A-Thon - 9:30 am
PACKET PICK-UP:
PLEASE come pick up your swag bag, bib numbers, and race t-shirts before Saturday morning. This helps to ensure a much smoother race day event.
LOCATION: Launch 702 King Farm Blvd, Suite 150, Rockville, MD 20850. Free parking behind the building. It is a physical therapy and fitness gym - with a private side entrance.
TIME: Friday, October 2nd 9am-8pm (or Saturday morning starting at 7am if you absolutely cannot make it Friday).
Your donation is tax deductible.
AFTER THE RACES ARE OVER WE WILL WORK TOGETHER ON A SERVICE PROJECT FOR COMFORT CASES [https://comfortcases.org]. TOGETHER, WE WILL AIM TO PACK 1,000 BACKPACKS OF ESSENTIAL GOODS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THIS WILL RECEIVE SSL HOURS FOR THEIR TIME OF SERVICE.
IT IS OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $100,000 WITH THIS EVENT IN 2026.
YOU ARE HELPING MAKE THIS A REALITY.
YOU ARE HELPING TO CHANGE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND LOCAL FAMILIES!!!
_UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE? _
Please consider making a tax deductible donation by clicking on the DONATE button at the top of the page.
YOU MUST BE PRESENT AT THE AWARD CEREMONY TO CLAIM PRIZES.
CASH PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS (1ST $200, 2ND $100, 3RD $50).
GIFT CARDS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE CATEGORIES:
* Ages 10-14
* Ages 15-19
* Ages 20-29
* Ages 30-39
* Ages 40-49
* Ages 50-59
* Ages 60-69
* Ages 70-79
* Ages 80 and up
Race day will be structured in a way that allows children and parents to participate! This is a family friendly event. We encourage full family participation! You may participate in more than 1 event. For example, we have many kids who do the 1-mile AND the Trike-a-Thon.
EVENT START TIMES:
* Timed 10k - 8:30 am
* Timed 5k - 8:45 am
* 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk - 9:00 am
* Kids Trike-A-Thon - 9:30 am
PACKET PICK-UP:
PLEASE come pick up your swag bag, bib numbers, and race t-shirts before Saturday morning. This helps to ensure a much smoother race day event.
LOCATION: Launch 702 King Farm Blvd, Suite 150, Rockville, MD 20850. Free parking behind the building. It is a physical therapy and fitness gym - with a private side entrance.
TIME: Friday, October 2nd 9am-8pm (or Saturday morning starting at 7am if you absolutely cannot make it Friday).
Races
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MoCo CARES Charity Race 10K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$48.70
This is a cross-country course! Wear appropriate shoes and be ready to have a great time on this beautiful course. -
MoCo CARES Charity Race 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$38.10
This is a cross-country course! Wear appropriate shoes and be ready to have a great time on this beautiful course. -
MoCo CARES Charity Race 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
This is completely on paved roads on the school campus. We welcome wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, strollers, and pets (on a leash) to join us for this event. This 1-mile distance is a great race for young kids, too! -
MoCo CARES Kids Trike-a-Thon
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Youth Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$22.20
Children are welcome to ride scooters, tricycles, bicycles, skateboards, or anything fun! Please be sure bring helmets to keep the kiddos safe. This is held in a smaller designated loop within our event area in the parking lot.
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