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Sign up for the 2027 RIVAL Challenge Series will open on Oct 30, 2026.
 
​We've partnered with Rehab 2 Perform to bring you the RIVAL Challenge Series! This challenge brings together five of our most popular 5K and 10K events for one exciting season of running. Whether you're chasing faster times, stepping up to the 10K, or simply looking for a reason to keep showing up, the RIVAL Challenge Series gives you FIVE opportunities to set a goal, cross a finish line, and see what you're capable of.
Challenge Series Includes These 5 Races!
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Downtown Columbia
5K | 10K
Apr 18, 2027
Columbia, MD

Registration Opens 10/30/26

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Ellicott City 
5K | 10K
May 2, 2027
Ellicott City, MD

Registration Opens 10/30/26

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Columbia Firecracker
5K | 10K
July 4, 2027
Columbia, MD

Registration Opens 10/30/26

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Police Pace
5K | 10K | 1 Miler
Sept 19, 2027
Columbia, MD

Registration Opens 10/30/26

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Columbia Classic
5K | 10K
Oct 10, 2027
Columbia, MD

Registration Opens 10/30/26

What You Get
  • Guaranteed entry to all five events.
  • Individual race premiums and finisher medals for each race.
  • Exclusive Series Finisher Medal — Complete all five events and earn a special RIVAL Challenge Series Finisher Medal.
  • Commemorative Challenge Series patch.
 
How Does It Work?
Signing up for the RIVAL Challenge Series is simple. Choose your challenge and register for all five 5K races or all five 10K races with one registration. By committing to the complete series, you'll be automatically be entered into each of the five events. Complete all five races to earn your exclusive RIVAL Challenge Series Finisher Medal and commemorative patch. 
How do I sign up for the Challenge Series?
Beginning Oct 30, 2026, simply navigate to anyone one race in the series. Each event will list the Challenge Series as a registration option. During the registration process, you will be prompted to select events for the remaining 4 races in the series. Be sure to chose the Challenge Series registration category. Do not sign up races individual. Upon completion of the Challenge Series registration process, you will be entered into each race. 
Can I mix and match 5K and 10K events?
Yes. You can mix and match. For example, you can sign up for three 5Ks and two 10Ks. 
Prior to a race, can I switch from a 10K to 5K (or vise versa)?
Yes. Registering for the Challenge Series automatically adds registration for each individual race. To move from a 5K to 10K (or vise versa), complete the event transfer process through your RunSignUp account for that race. 
Who can I contact regarding my participation in the Challenge Series?
Please send inquiries to danny@rivalraceseries.com. 

 

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