Race Descriptions 2010
This schedule is believed to be correct, but still needs to be verified by the race directors.
New Years Day 5K
Friday, January 01, 2010 - Gaithersburg
- 10:00am 5km race - course map
Start the new year off right with a fun 5K at 10:00am (you can sleep in!).
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Philbin's Family Fitness & Athletic Training Center
9168 Gaither Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20877
From I-270 take exit 8 (Shady Grove). Proceed East on Shady Grove Rd for about 0.6 miles. Turn left (North) at the traffic light onto Gaither Rd. Proceed about 0.2 miles and Philbin's will be on the left.
Shooting Starr
Saturday, January 16, 2010 - Silver Spring
Date change. New location for 2010.
- 8:00am 4mi race (CS)
This race is named in memory of club member, Jim Starr.
The race is approximately 4 miles long. The race starts on the Sligo trail behind the Rec Center and parallels Sligo Parkway to University Ave. Turn left at University, follow the sidewalk to Inwood Road, follow Inwood to Denis, turn left onto the sidewalk, follow the sidewalk to the Sligo trail and repeat the first lap. The race ends on the sidewalk near the Sligo trail.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Sligo Recreation Center
location map
Take I-495 to Georgia Ave/MD-97 North. Proceed north 0.9 miles on Georgia Ave. Turn right on Denis Avenue and proceed east 0.9 miles, then turn left on Sligo Parkway. The Recreation Center on the left about 500 feet north of that intersection.
Run Aware 5k
Sunday, February 14, 2010 - Wheaton
Cancellled due to snow.
- 8:15am 5km race
This race starts and finishes near the inline skating rink. Runners will get a taste of flats, hills, and trails on this beautiful scenic course.
The 8:15am start will give cupid time to fill his quiver.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Wheaton Regional Park
location map
Take I-495 to Georgia Ave/MD-97 North. Proceed north on Georgia Ave approximately 2.6 miles. Turn right on Arcola Avenue and proceed approximately 0.8 miles. Take a left on Orebaugh Ave. and proceed approximately one block into Wheaton Regional Park. Follow the traffic marshals' direction and park ONLY in the upper lot past the ice skating rink. The race starts and finishes at the inline skating rink, a few hundred yards past the upper parking lot.
Seneca Creek Trail Marathon and 50K
Saturday, March 06, 2010 - Greenway Trail
Please see the event website for more information.
Country Road Run
Sunday, March 21, 2010 - Olney
Date Change: Rescheduled due to course conditions
- 8:00am 5mi race - course map (CS)
- 8:05am 1mi Fun Run (JP)
Come out and run the scenic hills of Olney.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Olney Swim Center
16601 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832
From I-495, take the Georgia Avenue North exit (Exit 31). The Olney Swim Center is on the right, just past Batchellors Forest Road. Turn right onto Emory Lane to enter the Olney Manor Recreational Park, where the Swim Center is located.
Piece of Cake
Sunday, March 28, 2010 - Gaithersburg
- 8:30am 0.25mi & 0.5mi Young Run (YR)
- 8:45am 10km race - course map (CS)
- 8:50am 2.78km (JP)
Join us in celebrating MCRRC's birthday with a run through scenic Seneca Creek State Park. You'll encounter rolling hills on the park's quiet roads, and expect a few deer sightings along the way. Following the races will be our Annual Meeting, so stick around for some birthday cake!
The park has only limited parking. Please make every attempt to carpool and arrive early. We will monitor parking very closely and turn away cars once we reach the limit. If you are turned away, there is limited parking available at the church just up the road from the park entrance. However, if you have to park out there, you will have a long walk to the start line. We can not allow any illegal parking, as doing so will jeopardize our ability to obtain permits for future races in Seneca Creek State Park. Pets of all kind, whether on a leash or not, are not allowed in Seneca Creek State Park.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Seneca Creek State Park
11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878
From I-270, exit at Clopper Rd W (MD 117). Proceed about 2 miles to the Seneca Creek State Park entrance on your left.
Difficult Run Cross Country
Saturday, April 03, 2010 - Great Falls, VA
- 9:00am 8km race (XC)
Truly a difficult run, this cross country offers dirt trails once you make it to the top of a dirt hill so steep, you'll feel like you're climbing a wall. It's so much fun that you'll get to do it twice as a part of this two-loop course. If we're lucky, they'll be some obstacles on the course (fallen trees), too.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Scott's Run Nature Preserve
7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA
From I-495, take exit 43-44 and follow signs for Georgetown Pike, 193, west. Follow Georgetown Pike west approximately .6 miles west from the beltway to the main parking area on the right hand side at the bottom of the hill (at the intersection with Swinks Mill Road). Additional very limited parking is available only .3 miles from the beltway (before descending the hill, on the right hand side). Note that the park is listed on some maps as "Dranesville District Park". Please car pool and come early as parking is extremely limited!
Firebirds Mile
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - Gaithersburg
New location for 2010.
- 6:45pm Kids Fun Run 0.25 mile
- 7:00pm Firebirds Mile race
Co-sponsored with the Gaithersburg Firebirds, this one-mile race is for adult and youth runners.
The race is free for Firebirds members. The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Please see the event website for more information.
Location & Directions
Gaithersburg High School
Rock Creek Trail Cleanup
Saturday, April 17, 2010 - Kensington, KenGar
- 9:00am until noon
Volunteer for trail clean-up starting at 9:00am.
Pike's Peek
Sunday, April 25, 2010 - Rockville
- 8:00am 10km race
Please see the event website for more information.
Hills of Cabin John Cross Country
Sunday, May 02, 2010 - Potomac
- 8:00am 0.25mi & 0.5mi young run (YR)
- 8:15am 5km race (XC)
- 8:20am 1km (JP)
Come race through woods, trails, and, if we are really lucky, mud!!! Along with the 5K (Cross Country Series) race, there will be .25 and .5 mile Young Runs and a 1K (Junior Participation Series) race.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Cabin John Regional Park
From I-270 interchange at Old Georgetown RD, exit north on Old Georgetown Rd to left on Tuckerman Lane; turn left onto Westlake Drive. Take the first entrance on the right into Cabin John Regional Park.
Capital for a Day – Brookeville 5K
Saturday, May 08, 2010 - Olney
- 8:00am 5km race (CS)
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Rosa Parks Middle School
19200 Olney Mill Rd, Olney, MD 20832
Kids On The Run
Saturday, May 15, 2010 - Gaithersburg
- 8:30am 0.5km & 1km (YR)
- 8:30am 2km (JP)
- 8:30am 100 meter toddler trot
Please see the event website for more information.
Location & Directions
Bohrer Park
Sue and Connie's Run
Monday, May 31, 2010 - Rockville
- 8:00am 4mi race
- 8:05am 1mi fun run (JP)
This race is named in memory of Sue Wen Stottmeister and Connie Barton.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Rock Creek Valley School
5121 Russett Road, Rockville, MD
From Norbeck Road northbound (Rt 28) turn onto Bauer Drive. Turn right onto Russett, go up a hill. Rock Creek Valley Elementary is on your left.
Capital Crescent Run
Sunday, June 06, 2010 - Bethesda
- 7:30am 0.25mi & 0.5mi young run (YR)
- 7:45am 5km race (CS)
Join us on this shaded out-and-back course for the ever-popular Capital Crescent Run.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
To get there from I-495 or Route 270, exit at Old Georgetown Rd (MD 187) South. Go approximately 2.5 miles then turn right onto Arlington Road. Turn left onto Bethesda Avenue, and then right onto Woodmont Ave. Immediately turn right into the parking lot at trail entrance at the intersection of Bethesda Ave and Woodmont Ave.
Gaithersburg Cross Country
Friday, June 11, 2010 - Gaithersburg
- 7:00pm 5km race (XC)
This is a flat, fast cross country course around Gaithersburg High School and through Bohrer Park. The 5K (Cross Country Series) begins at 7pm.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Gaithersburg High School
314 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD
Take 270N, exit at Shady Grove Road, East. Turn North onto 355 (S. Frederick Avenue). Pass through 2 lights, then turn left onto Education Blvd. at the third light. Gaithersburg High School will be up on the right (314 South Frederick Avenue). Park on the right side of the school in the bigger parking lot. Park and walk around back to the staging area near the track.
Run For Roses
Saturday, June 19, 2010 - Wheaton
- 7:45am kids 0.25mi & 0.5mi young runs (YR)
- 8:00am 5km
Please see the event website for more information.
Midsummer Night's Mile
Friday, July 09, 2010 - Rockville
- 7:00pm 1mi race (CS,JP)
Dust off those spikes for the Midsummer Night's Mile at Rockville High School. It is a track mile, run in heats, and part of our Championship Series.
The anticipated heats are:
- Runners with expected times greater than 8:45.
- Runners with expected times greater than 7:50 up to 8:45.
- Runners with expected times greater than 7:00 up to 7:50.
- Runners with expected times greater than 6:15 up to 7:00.
- Runners with expected times greater than 5:45 up to 6:15.
- Runners with expected times greater than 5:20 up to 5:45.
- Runners with expected times greater than 4:50 up to 5:20.
- Runners with expected times of 4:50 or less.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Rockville High School
2100 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, MD 20851
From I-270, exit onto Rte 28 toward Rockville. Cross Rte 355. Turn left to stay on Rte 28/1st St. Turn right at the traffic light onto Baltimore Rd. Continue for 1.1 miles. Rockville High School is on the left.
Rockville Rotary Twilight 8K
Saturday, July 17, 2010 - Rockville
- 8:45pm 8km
Join us for the ever-popular summer 8k and post-race party. There is a t-shirt and entry fee for this race.
Please see the event website for more information.
Rileys Rumble
Sunday, July 25, 2010 - Boyds/Germantown
- 7:00am half marathon (13.1mi) (CS)
Marathoners take note! This is a great tune-up for MCM along the rolling hills of Boyds. The race is free to club members, they should register on race morning. Registration is $15 for non-members, they should register online to avoid the race day crowd.
Please see the event website for more information.
Location & Directions
South Germantown Recreational Park - Maryland SoccerPlex
18031 Central Park Cir, Boyds MD 20841
Going Green Track Meet
Friday, August 13, 2010 - Bethesda
Approximate Time Schedule
| 7:30pm | Kids Runs of 1/4 and 1/2 miles | |
| 7:45pm | Two Mile - First Heat | 11:30 and faster |
| 8:00pm | Two Mile - Second Heat | 11:30 - 13:00 |
| 8:20pm | Two Mile - Third Heat | 13:00 - 15:00 |
| 8:40pm | Two Mile - Fourth Heat | 15:00 Plus |
| 9:05pm | Mile Run - First Heat | 6:00 and faster |
| 9:15pm | Mile Run - Second Heat | 6:00 Plus |
| 9:30pm | 4x400 Relay - First Heat | 5:00 and faster |
| 9:40pm | 4x400 Relay - Second Heat | 5:00 Plus |
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Walt Whitman High School
7100 Whittier Boulevard, Bethesda MD 20817
Take I-495 to Exit 39, River Road east to Washington. Turn left onto Whittier Blvd.
Comus Run Cross Country
Saturday, August 21, 2010 - Comus
- 5:30pm 5km race (XC)
Come out and enjoy the Bachman family hospitality as they host this cross country race. You'll enjoy some nice, rolling hills while running 25% on trails and the remainder on grass. Bring your cross-country spikes!
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
12 Barley Field Court, Comus MD
From I-270 N, exit Route 109, turn right at bottom of ramp, South on Old Hundred Road / MD-109. 3 miles to right on Comus Road; 3/4 mile, turn right on Barley Field Lane. First left into Barley Field Court to #12.
Cabin John Kids Runs
Sunday, September 05, 2010 - Potomac
- 9:00am 0.25mi young run (YR)
- 9:10am 0.5mi young run (YR)
- 9:25am 1mi (JP)
Kids (18 years and under) 9:00 am at Cabin John Regional Park in Potomac. In the interests of promoting children's running, these races are free to all runners 18 & under. Registration is race-day only.
Location & Directions
Cabin John Regional Park
From I-270 interchange at Old Georgetown Road, exit north on Old Georgetown Road to left on Tuckerman Lane; turn left onto Westlake Drive. Take the first entrance on the right into Cabin John Regional Park.
Parks Half Marathon
Sunday, September 12, 2010 - Rockville to Bethesda
- 7:00am half marathon (13.1mi)
Please see the event website for more information.
Lake Needwood Cross Country
Saturday, September 25, 2010 - Derwood
- 8:30am 0.25mi & 0.5mi young run (YR)
- 8:50am 10km race (XC)
- 9:00am 1mi fun run (JP)
Over hill, over dale, as we hit the muddy trail. Hills, mud, grass and trails - this 10K course is a challenge!
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Lake Needwood
location map
From North-bound I-270, exit 8 (Shady Grove Rd). On the exit ramp, veer right onto Redland Blvd; right on Needwood Rd; right on Beach Drive into Lake Needwood; around Needwood Lake Circle to the south parking.
Little Bennett's Revenge Cross Country
Sunday, October 10, 2010 - Derwood
- 8:30am 5km race (XC)
Join us at this popular cross-country race. The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Agricultural History Farm Park
18400 Muncaster Rd., Derwood, MD 20855
From I-270N take exit 8 (Shady Grove Rd), bear right on ramp to Redland Road eastbound and go approx. 2.5M. Once you pass Muncaster Mill Rd, Redland Rd becomes Muncaster Rd. Continue 1M. Look for entrance sign for Agricultural Historic Farm Park, then turn left into park; follow road to the Park Headquarters.
Halloween Young Run
Sunday, October 17, 2010 - Rockville
- 9:00am 0.25mi, 0.5mi, & 1mi fun runs (YR,JP)
Please see the event website for more information.
Black Hill 10k
Saturday, October 23, 2010 - Germantown
- 9:00am 10km race (XC)
Join us for this cross country race in Black Hill Park introduced in 2009. We can promise you rocks, roots and some challenging trail if you come out and join us at this beautiful Montgomery County Park.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Black Hill Regional Park
20930 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD 20841
From I-270N take exit 18 South toward Boyds (left on Clarksburg Rd/MD 121) to a left on West Old Baltimore Rd, look for Black Hill Park entrance on your right. Turn right on Lake Ridge Drive into the park and follow signs for picnic shelter J.
Rockville 10k/5k
Sunday, November 07, 2010 - Rockville
- 8:30am 10km race
- 8:30am 5km race
Join us for Montgomery County's oldest race. There is an entry fee and t-shirt for this race.
Please see the event website for more information.
Candy Cane City 5k
Saturday, November 13, 2010 - Chevy Chase
- 8:00am 5km race (CS)
Join us in Rock Creek Park for this Championship Series event. The flat, fast out and back course runs along Beach Drive and the trails of Candy Cane City in Chevy Chase.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
7900 Meadowbrook Rd., Chevy Chase, MD 20815
From I-495, exit 33 onto southbound Connecticut Ave. Turn left on East-West Hwy; right onto Meadowbrook Lane. Follow Meadowbrook Lane past Meadowbrook Stables to the Candy Cane City playground of Meadowbrook Park.
Stone Mill 50 Mile
Saturday, November 20, 2010 - Damascus
- 50 Mile race
Please see the event website for more information.
Location & Directions
Damascus Regional Park
location map
Turkey Burnoff
Saturday, November 27, 2010 - Gaithersburg
- 10:00am 5mi race - course map
- 10:00am 10mi race - course map (CS)
- 10:05am 2km fun run (JP)
Work off those extra holiday calories at one of our most popular club races, the Turkey Burnoff at Seneca Creek State Park in Gaithersburg. The course is scenic and you'll burn off that third helping of pumpkin pie on the gently rolling hills. The park deer occasionally make a cameo appearance, and they don't brake for runners! Registration is race-day only, get there at least 30 minutes early to park and walk to the signup area.
The park has only limited parking. Please make every attempt to carpool and arrive early. We will monitor parking very closely and turn away cars once we reach the limit. If you are turned away, there is limited parking available at the St.Rose of Lima Parish church (11701 Clopper Rd) just up the road from the park entrance. However, if you have to park out there, you will have a long walk to the start line. We can not allow any illegal parking, as doing so will jeopardize our ability to obtain permits for future races in Seneca Creek State Park. Pets of all kind, whether on a leash or not, are not allowed in Seneca Creek State Park.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Seneca Creek State Park
11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878
From I-270, exit at Clopper Rd W (MD 117). Proceed about 2 miles to the Seneca Creek State Park entrance on your left.
Frozen Slopes Cross Country
Saturday, December 04, 2010 - Derwood
- 9:00am 6km race - course map (XC)
Come to Meadowside in Rock Creek Park to enjoy this multi-terrain 6K course, the final event in the cross country series. We will be running the 2007 course along Lake Frank again this year.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Lake Frank
5100 Meadowside Lane Rockville, Maryland 20855-1812
From 270, take Shady Grove Road North towards Munchaster Mill Turn Right onto Munchaster Mill/MD-115 After 3.3 miles turn Right onto Meadowside Ln. The nature center is 0.3 miles up Meadowside lane.
Jingle Bell Jog
Sunday, December 12, 2010 - Rockville
- 9:00am 8km - course map (CS)
Dashing through the snow to an 8k race today…
Join us at the Rockville Senior Center for the last club race of the year, the Jingle Bell Jog. The course winds through the quiet residential neighborhood. Registration is race-day only.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Rockville Senior Center
1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
From I-270 exit at MD Rt 28 East. Turn left immediately at Nelson Street; left onto Crocus Drive, left onto Carnation Drive and continue to the Senior Center at 1150 Carnation Drive.
- CS
- Championship Series
- JP
- Junior Participation Series
- XC
- Cross Country Series
- YR
- Young Run