Wright Stuff 8K
- Date Sat 7th December 2024
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location College Park, Maryland
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running at the Wright Stuff 8K, taking place on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, in College Park, Prince George's! This historic race kicks off at 9 a.m. and pays tribute to the Wright brothers' first flight, which occurred on December 17, 1903. Runners will enjoy a scenic and flat course that starts at the College Park Airport, the oldest continuously operated airport in the world.
Join fellow running enthusiasts for this festive event that welcomes participants of all ages and skill levels. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in male, female, and non-binary categories, as well as to the best finishers in each age group. With a training program available to help you prepare and a race premium for the first 100 registrants, the Wright Stuff 8K promises to be a fun-filled day of camaraderie and community spirit. Don't miss out—register by December 6th to be part of this exhilarating experience!
Join fellow running enthusiasts for this festive event that welcomes participants of all ages and skill levels. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in male, female, and non-binary categories, as well as to the best finishers in each age group. With a training program available to help you prepare and a race premium for the first 100 registrants, the Wright Stuff 8K promises to be a fun-filled day of camaraderie and community spirit. Don't miss out—register by December 6th to be part of this exhilarating experience!
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 7th 2024 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 6, 2024, 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 [email protected].
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 7th 2024 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 6, 2024, 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 [email protected].
Thanks, and we look forward to you joining us for a fun 8K!
Races
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Wright Stuff 8K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Custom Race Premium
Sat 7th December 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$43.40
Date: Saturday, December 7th, 2024 Join the Prince Georges' Running Club (PGRC) for a historic, fun, flat 8K race on Saturday, Dec. 7th 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 Airport is celebrating its 120th year as the worlds oldest continuously operated airport! 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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