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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoCo CARES Charity Race 10K | 10K | May 1, 20278:30 AM | $45 | – |
| MoCo CARES Charity Race 5k | 5K | May 1, 20278:45 AM | $35 | – |
| MoCo CARES Charity Race 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | Kids | May 1, 20279:00 AM | $25 | – |
| MoCo CARES Kids Trike-A-Thon | Kids | May 1, 20279:30 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes May 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Maryland ($45).
A typical finisher at a 10K in Maryland runs 1:02:59, about 10:08 a mile, based on 35 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:07:02 and men in 57:12.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:11 AM, and the MoCo CARES Charity Race 10K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 520 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
7503 Muncaster Mill Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around May 1 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 36% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of MoCo CARES Charity Race cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet pick-up will be held at Launch Physical Therapy & Fitness Coaching, 702 King Farm Blvd, Suite 150, Rockville, MD 20850 as follows: Thursday, October 1st from 5pm-8pm. Friday, October 2nd from 12noon-8pm. You can also pick up your…
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The cause
We are thrilled to announce the charity recipients of the 2026 race - - - COMFORT CASES and COVENANT LIFE SCHOOL (our location host)! Both of these organizations work diligently to improve the lives of children in MoCo and beyond. Learn…
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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 2026/2027 race - - - COMFORT CASES 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.