Race for the Race 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Upper Marlboro, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $40 on Sep 30, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race for the Race 1 Mile (Adult) | 1 Mile | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $30$40 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| Race for the Race 1 Mile (Child 10 & Up) | Kids | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $20$30 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| Race for the Race 1 Mile (Senior) | 1 Mile | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $20$30 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| Race for the Race 5k (Adult) | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $30$40 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| Race for the Race 5k (Child 10 & Up) | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $20$30 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| Race for the Race 5k (Senior) | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $20$30 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| Race for the Race (Child 9 & Younger No Shirt) | Kids | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| Race for the Race (Child 9 & Younger With Shirt) | Kids | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $15 | – |
| Race for the Race at HomeVirtual | – | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $40 on Sep 30, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Race for the Race 1 Mile (Adult) and Race for the Race 5k (Adult): $30 until Sep 29, then $40 until Oct 10.
- Race for the Race 1 Mile (Child 10 & Up) and Race for the Race 1 Mile (Senior) and Race for the Race 5k (Child 10 & Up) and Race for the Race 5k (Senior): $20 until Sep 29, then $30 until Oct 10.
- Race for the Race (Child 9 & Younger No Shirt): Free until Oct 10.
- Race for the Race (Child 9 & Younger With Shirt): $15 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Maryland, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Maryland runs 36:13, about 11:39 a mile, based on 249 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:11 and men in 32:24.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the Race for the Race 1 Mile (Adult) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 130 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
301 Watkins Park Dr Upper Marlboro, MD, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
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 October 10 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 79°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.
Race details
- Where
- 301 Watkins Park Dr Upper Marlboro, MD, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 130 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; Adult Size T-Shirt; Adult T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Race for the Race?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Sep 30, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Maryland?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Maryland, which costs $35 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 301 Watkins Park Dr Upper Marlboro, MD, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774.
From the organizers
Please Join Ankobea Society and NationHouse in honoring the memory of Hariet Tubman while raising funds for NationHouse Programs! Featuring a morning warmup, snacks and coffee, and children’s activities, this event is fun for everyone. So grab your family and get ready to sweat for a good cause!
Early bird tickets are available now until September 29th. Shirts are only guaranteed to the first 50 registrants!
Virtual tickets: Out of town but still want to support? Virtual tickets are available as Race for the Race at Home ticket. If you are one of the first 50 registrants and would like to be mailed your medal and shirt, please contact us for shipping info