Wright Stuff 8K
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location College Park, Maryland
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Wright Stuff 8K, taking place on Saturday, December 5th, 2026, in the beautiful College Park, Maryland! This exciting race, which kicks off at 9 a.m., celebrates the historic first flight of the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903, and offers a unique opportunity to run across the world's oldest continuously operated airport.
The Wright Stuff 8K is not just a race; it's a community event where you can join fellow runners in a fun and flat course, perfect for all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or new to racing, this event promises a great atmosphere and camaraderie. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in male, female, and non-binary categories, as well as to the top finishers in various age groups. Don't miss out on the chance to train with others through our 8K training program, designed to help you prepare for this memorable race. Mark your calendars and register before the deadline on December 4th to secure your spot and race premium!
The Wright Stuff 8K is not just a race; it's a community event where you can join fellow runners in a fun and flat course, perfect for all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or new to racing, this event promises a great atmosphere and camaraderie. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in male, female, and non-binary categories, as well as to the top finishers in various age groups. Don't miss out on the chance to train with others through our 8K training program, designed to help you prepare for this memorable race. Mark your calendars and register before the deadline on December 4th to secure your spot and race premium!
Organiser's Description
DO YOU HAVE THE 'WRIGHT' STUFF?
Join the Prince Georges' Running Club (PGRC) for its historic, fun, flat 8K race on Saturday, December 5th 2026 in College Park, MD at 9 a.m.
The Wright stuff 8K is a celebration of the Wright brothers first flight which happened on December 17, 1903. This fun race starts across the historic College Park Airport, the worlds oldest continuously operated airport!
CLUB TRAINING PROGRAM AVAILABLE:
Looking for new friends to train with? Sign up for our 8K training program [https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Greenbelt/PGRCFall8kTraining], designed to prepare participants for this race.
OTHER DETAILS:
Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers (male, female, and non-binary) and top finisher in their age group.
Registration will closes on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 7:59 p.m.
Prince George's Running Club members will save $5.00 on their registration fee. If you're not a member, please consider becoming one before registering for the race.
The race premium will be guaranteed to the first 100 registrants.
If you have any questions, please email the wrightstuff@pgrc.org.
Thanks, and we look forward to you joining us for a fun 8K!
Join the Prince Georges' Running Club (PGRC) for its historic, fun, flat 8K race on Saturday, December 5th 2026 in College Park, MD at 9 a.m.
The Wright stuff 8K is a celebration of the Wright brothers first flight which happened on December 17, 1903. This fun race starts across the historic College Park Airport, the worlds oldest continuously operated airport!
CLUB TRAINING PROGRAM AVAILABLE:
Looking for new friends to train with? Sign up for our 8K training program [https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Greenbelt/PGRCFall8kTraining], designed to prepare participants for this race.
OTHER DETAILS:
Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers (male, female, and non-binary) and top finisher in their age group.
Registration will closes on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 7:59 p.m.
Prince George's Running Club members will save $5.00 on their registration fee. If you're not a member, please consider becoming one before registering for the race.
The race premium will be guaranteed to the first 100 registrants.
If you have any questions, please email the wrightstuff@pgrc.org.
Thanks, and we look forward to you joining us for a fun 8K!
Races
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Wright Stuff 8K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Custom Race Premium
Sat 5th December 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
Date: Saturday, December 5th, 2026 Join the Prince George's Running Club (PGRC) for a historic, fun, flat 8K race on Saturday, Dec. 5th in College Park, MD at 9 a.m. A salute to an airport in Prince Georges County, the Wright stuff 8K is a celebration of the Wright brothers first flight which happened on December 17, 1903. The historic College Park Our club hosts this race every year in the month of December. This is also the graduation race for our 8K fall training program, and one of many running programs our club offers. Location: Herbert Wells Ice Rink (5211 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20740)
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Herbert Wells Ice Rink, 5211 Campus Drive, College Park, 20740, MD, United States
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