PGRC Fall 8K Training Program
- Date Tue 14th October 2025 - Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Greenbelt, Maryland
- Price $54.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
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Event summary
Join the excitement of the PGRC Fall 8K Training Program, running from October 14th to December 6th, 2025, in the scenic Greenbelt, Prince George's. This dynamic program is designed for runners looking to boost their endurance and strength, progressing from a comfortable base of 2-3 miles to a long run of 5 miles. Participants will engage in up to four coached runs each week, focusing on essential skills such as stretching, winter running safety, and incorporating cross-training to enhance overall performance.
As the training culminates, participants will have the opportunity to showcase their hard work at the Wright Stuff 8K race on December 6, 2025. Weekly sessions will be held at convenient locations, including the Herbert Wells Ice Rink and Greenbelt Park, allowing runners to connect with peers and enjoy the journey together. With a low program fee of $50 and the requirement of a current PGRC membership, this is the perfect chance to elevate your running game in a supportive and energetic environment. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to train, grow, and race!
As the training culminates, participants will have the opportunity to showcase their hard work at the Wright Stuff 8K race on December 6, 2025. Weekly sessions will be held at convenient locations, including the Herbert Wells Ice Rink and Greenbelt Park, allowing runners to connect with peers and enjoy the journey together. With a low program fee of $50 and the requirement of a current PGRC membership, this is the perfect chance to elevate your running game in a supportive and energetic environment. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to train, grow, and race!
Organiser's Description
FALL 8K TRAINING PROGRAM DATES: Tuesday, October 14th through Saturday, December 6th.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: PGRCS 8K TRAINING PROGRAM WILL SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS AS THEY INCREASE CAPACITY AND STRENGTH, BUILDING FROM A BASE OF 2-3 MILES TO A LONG RUN OF 5 MILES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES UP TO FOUR COACHED RUNS EACH WEEK, WITH TIPS ON STRETCHING, WINTER RUNNING SAFETY, AND GROWING STRONGER AS A RUNNER THROUGH DIFFERENT TYPES OF RUNNING SESSIONS AND CROSS TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS. THE TARGET GRADUATION RACE IS THE WRIGHT STUFF 8K RACE ON DECEMBER 6, 2024.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
* TUESDAYS AT 6:30PM Herbert Wells Ice Rink parking lot, 5211 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740
* THURSDAYS AT 6:30PM Herbert Wells Ice Rink parking lot, 5211 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740
* SATURDAY AT 8:00AM Greenbelt Park, 6565 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770
* SUNDAY AT 8:00AM Mission BBQ, 5506 Cherrywood Ln, Greenbelt, MD 20770
*Note: Locations subject to change occasionally in accordance with training, deviances from the above will be communicated in the weekly coachs email
PROGRAM COSTS: THE NON-REFUNDABLE TRAINING PROGRAM FEE IS $50.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE CURRENT MEMBERS OR JOIN THE PRINCE GEORGES RUNNING CLUB DURING TRAINING REGISTRATION. THE CLUB MEMBERSHIP FEE IS $20 INDIVIDUAL/$25 FAMILY/$10 STUDENT. TO JOIN THE CLUB, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.PGRC.ORG/MEMBERSHIP/
PLEASE NOTE: THE FEE FOR THE GRADUATION RACE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM. THIS FEE MUST BE PAID SEPARATELY BY EACH PARTICIPANT PRIOR TO THE RACE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE GRADUATION RACE REGISTRATION PROCESS WILL BE PROVIDED TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS PRIOR TO THE END OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
* Participants must be at least 18 years old
* Ability to walk/run 2 miles
* Active PGRC Club membership status
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: PGRCS 8K TRAINING PROGRAM WILL SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS AS THEY INCREASE CAPACITY AND STRENGTH, BUILDING FROM A BASE OF 2-3 MILES TO A LONG RUN OF 5 MILES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES UP TO FOUR COACHED RUNS EACH WEEK, WITH TIPS ON STRETCHING, WINTER RUNNING SAFETY, AND GROWING STRONGER AS A RUNNER THROUGH DIFFERENT TYPES OF RUNNING SESSIONS AND CROSS TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS. THE TARGET GRADUATION RACE IS THE WRIGHT STUFF 8K RACE ON DECEMBER 6, 2024.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
* TUESDAYS AT 6:30PM Herbert Wells Ice Rink parking lot, 5211 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740
* THURSDAYS AT 6:30PM Herbert Wells Ice Rink parking lot, 5211 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740
* SATURDAY AT 8:00AM Greenbelt Park, 6565 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770
* SUNDAY AT 8:00AM Mission BBQ, 5506 Cherrywood Ln, Greenbelt, MD 20770
*Note: Locations subject to change occasionally in accordance with training, deviances from the above will be communicated in the weekly coachs email
PROGRAM COSTS: THE NON-REFUNDABLE TRAINING PROGRAM FEE IS $50.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE CURRENT MEMBERS OR JOIN THE PRINCE GEORGES RUNNING CLUB DURING TRAINING REGISTRATION. THE CLUB MEMBERSHIP FEE IS $20 INDIVIDUAL/$25 FAMILY/$10 STUDENT. TO JOIN THE CLUB, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.PGRC.ORG/MEMBERSHIP/
PLEASE NOTE: THE FEE FOR THE GRADUATION RACE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM. THIS FEE MUST BE PAID SEPARATELY BY EACH PARTICIPANT PRIOR TO THE RACE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE GRADUATION RACE REGISTRATION PROCESS WILL BE PROVIDED TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS PRIOR TO THE END OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
* Participants must be at least 18 years old
* Ability to walk/run 2 miles
* Active PGRC Club membership status
Races
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PGRC Fall 8K Training Program
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Tue 14th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$54.00
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