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Pike's Peek 10K 2027

Date
Sunday, April 25, 2027
Start time
7:50 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From Free · goes up to $43 on Jan 4, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Pike's Peek 10K10KApr 25, 20277:50 AM$38$43 after Jan 4, 20272,175
Pike's Peek 10K - INVITED RUNNERS10KApr 25, 20277:50 AMFree50
50M Toddler TrotKidsApr 25, 20279:20 AM$11$16 after Jan 2, 2027100
1/4 Mile RunOtherApr 25, 20279:25 AM$11$16 after Jan 2, 2027100

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Pike's Peek 10K: $38 until Jan 3, then $43 until Mar 1, then $48 until Apr 15, then $53 until Apr 24, then $63 until Apr 25.
  • Pike's Peek 10K - INVITED RUNNERS: Free until Apr 25.
  • 50M Toddler Trot and 1/4 Mile Run: $11 until Jan 1, then $16 until Apr 14, then $21 until Apr 24.

Online registration closes Apr 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $38, entry is about 16 percent below a typical 10K in Maryland, which costs $45 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:18 AM, and the Pike's Peek 10K starts at 7:50 AM. The start sits about 410 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Shady Grove Metro Station, Derwood, MD 20855

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around April 25 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 82°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Pike's Peek 10K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Kids' Fun Runs

Back by popular demand, our younger runners can take part in race day through one of our kids' runs! Pike's Peek offers a Kids' Fun Run (about 1/4 mile) and a 50-meter Toddler Trot, both taking place in the finish area at Pike & Rose…

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pickup

Early Packet Pickup will be held on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at RnJ Sports (11910-R Parklawn Dr, Rockville). Please come to Packet Pickup with your bib number. You can look it up here using the Participant Lookup tool…

Course

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The Pike’s Peek 10K is one of the Montgomery County Road Runners Club’s premiere racing events. The 10K race, long popular due to its unique course, attracts over 2,000 participants, over 500 volunteers, and hundreds of spectators. The…

Course

Course Map

Course Map, from the Pike's Peek 10K page

Parking and travel

Road Closures & Traffic Information

The Montgomery County Road Runners Club works in conjunction with the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, Montgomery County Police, City of Rockville Police, Montgomery County Department of Recreation and City of Rockville to…

Awards

Timing & Awards

Timing & Scoring. Timing chips will be attached to the back of your bib. Please do not remove them! 10K Results. Unofficial results will be posted at the race site, as they become available. Official results will be posted on www.mcrrc.org…

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where
Shady Grove Metro Station, Derwood, MD 20855Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 410 feet
Included with entry
Short-Sleeved Tech Shirt; T-Shirt (Cotton)
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
10K, Kids, Other
Editions
2027 (Apr 25, 2027), 2026 (Apr 26, 2026), 2025 (Apr 27, 2025), 2024 (Apr 21, 2024), 2023 (Apr 23, 2023), 2022 (Apr 24, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Pike's Peek 10K?
Sunday, April 25, 2027, starting at 7:50 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $43 on Jan 4, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Apr 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Maryland?
At $38, entry is about 16 percent below a typical 10K in Maryland, which costs $45 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
10K, Kids, Other.
Where does it start?
Shady Grove Metro Station, Derwood, MD 20855.

From the organizers

The Pike’s Peek 10K is one of the Montgomery County Road Runners Club’s premier racing events. The USATF-certified 10k race, known as a "PR course," starts at the Shady Grove Metro Station and finishes on Rose Avenue, just south of Montrose Road. Celebrate with food, family activities, music & exhibits at the post-race festival hosted by Pike & Rose! The race starts promptly at 7:50 AM.

MCRRC Members automatically receive a $3 discount (applied in your shopping cart upon successful verification of club membership). The discount will apply to the 10K race only.