The Run for the Pie 10K starts at 8:00 AM on July 18, 2026, so plan your arrival in Rocky Ridge the night before if you're traveling from out of state. The race takes place at 14074 Hoovers Mill Rd in Maryland and covers a single 10K distance. The event is free to enter, making it accessible for runners looking for a low-cost race option in the mid-Atlantic region. With a July date, expect summer heat and humidity typical of Maryland in midsummer—arrive hydrated and account for warm-weather running conditions. An early morning start helps runners avoid the worst afternoon heat. Check in the day before or arrive well before 8:00 AM for registration and warm-up.
From the Race Organizer
Free for FSRC Members Our low-key races are free for Steeplechaser members, so YAY! But for this race, you have to bring a pie. Homemade, store-bought - it doesn't matter. You must be a club member on race day in order to get free race entry. If you’re not a club member, you can join at https://runsignup.com/fsrc . To look up your membership by name and/or email and to renew see: https://runsignup.com/fsrc and click Membership Lookup. If your membership has expired, click the Renew Now button next to your most recent membership. We have no idea why they have Renew Now next to older memberships, so please click the right one. If you think you are a paid member of the club and you still can't register, please check that the spelling of your name and your birthday match the information in your RunSignup profile. If this still doesn't offer the ability to register for the race for free, email membership@steeplechasers.org for assistance. Finally - if you currently have an individual membership and would like to upgrade to "Two-In-Household" or "Family" membership in order to get the free race entry for family members, contact our membership committee at membership@steeplechasers.org. Race Day Registration You may sign up on race day, but you'll need to do it online on your own device. We will not have paper forms or registration kiosks. Cell service is poor at the race site, so please register before you arrive. Course Description The course is a paved beautiful, but hilly country road in northern Frederick County. Course map Prizes The top men and ladies get their choice of pies while the rest of us choose in order of finish time. Disclaimer/Amenities This is a low-budget but fun event that we’ve done over and over again to fill in gaps in the running schedule (“pie filler” Get it?). The race is adequately marked, measured, and timed, but there is minimal aid (one water station you pass twice with just water that could be self-serve if no one shows up to help). There is no traffic control (but there’s very little traffic out there). As always, everyone runs at their own risk (not a race for pre-teen children to run on their own). Come out, have a great run, and share some pie! Logistics The race will be chip timed, but still please make sure that you stay in order as you cross the finish line where volunteers will scan your bib -- we do this as a backup to resolve any missed chip reads which might occur.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 18.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Rocky Ridge, MD.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Run for the Pie 10K 2026 — Rocky Ridge, MD?
Run for the Pie 10K 2026 — Rocky Ridge, MD takes place on July 18, 2026. The race is held in Rocky Ridge, Maryland.
Where is Run for the Pie 10K 2026 — Rocky Ridge, MD held?
Run for the Pie 10K 2026 — Rocky Ridge, MD is held at 14074 Hoovers Mill Rd in Rocky Ridge, Maryland.
Where can I find hotels near Run for the Pie 10K 2026 — Rocky Ridge, MD?
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