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Race for the Race

Saturday, October 10, 2026Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Entry from: $15
Days to go: 4

At a glance

Date: Oct 10, 2026
Location: Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Distances: 5K, 1 mi
Registration: Registration open until Oct 10, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: runsignup.com
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

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

More opportunities to fundraise for RFTR: This year our fundraiser goal is $5k and we are so happy to have your support! Aside from purchasing a ticket, please consider creating an individual or group fundraiser. If you are joining an existing group fundraiser, simply click the drop down on the bottom of the fundraiser page and select your groups name.

Additional Donations: Simply want to support? Donations can be made on the donations page! Asante sana!

Key dates

Registration opens

Jul 27, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Sep 29, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 10, 2026

Race day

Oct 10, 2026

Standard ends

Oct 10, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Oct 10, 2026

Pricing

Race for the Race 1 Mile (Adult)

Tier 2, until Oct 10, 2026

$40

Race for the Race 5k (Adult)

Tier 2, until Oct 10, 2026

$40

Race for the Race 1 Mile (Child 10 & Up)

Tier 2, until Oct 10, 2026

$30

Race for the Race 1 Mile (Senior)

Tier 2, until Oct 10, 2026

$30

Race for the Race 5k (Child 10 & Up)

Tier 2, until Oct 10, 2026

$30

Race for the Race 5k (Senior)

Tier 2, until Oct 10, 2026

$30

Race for the Race at Home

Standard, until Oct 10, 2026

$30

Race for the Race (Child 9 & Younger With Shirt)

Standard, until Oct 10, 2026

$15

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