Events

Capital for a Day 2022

Rosa Parks Middle School 19200 Olney Mill Road, Olney, MD, United States

RACE OVERVIEW: The Capital for a Day 5K was originally run in Brookeville, MD before moving to Olney, just south or Brookeville.  Brookeville, Maryland was once the capital of the United States because President Madison stayed there for one night, in search of his wife, after fleeing the White House when the British were invading.  When he arrived, he asked for someone to put him up for the night.  They refused. The second person he asked allowed him to stay. The date was August 14, 1814 and the next day, it was deemed safe for President Madison to return to…

Pikes Peek 2022

Shady Grove Metro 15903 Somerville Drive, Rockville, United States

Race Overview: Pike’s Peek is one of Montgomery County Road Runners Club’s premier racing events. The 10k race, known as a PR Course, has runners starting at the Shady Grove Metro Station and finishing on Rose Avenue just south of Montrose Road.   Celebrate at the finish area with food, family activities, music & exhibits at the Post-Race Festival hosted by Pike & Rose!    The race starts promptly at 7:50 AM. See the race website for complete information, to register, or to volunteer!

Kids on the Run 2022 ($)

Bohrer Park at the Pond Pavilion 506 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

Race Overview: Kids on The Run and Kids Marathon* are non-competitive running events for children and young people age 17 and younger.  Participants can choose from these four distances based on their age and ability: The 2022 event will feature Half-Mile, One-Mile and 2K Kids Marathon events.  *** IMPORTANT NOTICE *** The 2022 event will be for ages 5 & over ONLY.  The Toddler Trot is canceled. All events take place on the paved trails of Bohrer Park in the City of Gaithersburg. Participants do not run on roads. There is a ‘rabbit’ runner who will lead the participants in each event.…

Run Aware XC 5K 2022

Cabin John Regional Park 10900 Westlake Drive, Bethesda, MD, United States

RACE OVERVIEW: Keep your eyes and ears open as you RUN AWARE through trails at Cabin John Regional Park, a cross-country challenge for all of your senses. You’ll travel on hills, run near streams, and enjoy the sights in the early spring. Be prepared to get wet and muddy—precipitation and wet trails are a possibility.  SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 8:00 AM - 5K Start 8:05 AM - 1K Young Run Start *See important information below! COURSE MAP: THE 5K COURSE HAS CHANGED FOR 2022! The 5K course map is available here. REGISTRATION: MCRRC Members – This race is part of our…

Germantown 5 Miler 2022 ($)

Seneca Meadows Corporate Center 19847 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD, United States

The Germantown 5 Miler returns in 2022 to once again be a family friendly fitness activity held in Germantown, Maryland, on Saturday, May 21st. This is our 20th and final running of the event! The race is presented by Montgomery County Road Runners Club and will benefit Sports Plus. The event, scheduled to run around Seneca Meadows Corporate Center in Germantown, will include a 5 mile, chip-timed race, a two-mile family fun run, and the Sports Plus 1K kids run. An important part of the kids run is that it will incorporate kids from the Sports Plus running program. For…

Memorial 4 Mile 2022

Rock Creek Valley School 5121 Russett Road, Rockville, MD, United States

RACE OVERVIEW: 8:00AM - 4 Mile Race 8:05AM - 1 Mile Fun Run (YS) *See important information below! Registration: MCRRC Members – This race is part of our low-key race series and is FREE for MCRRC Members.  To signup for your free 2022 MCRRC member bib, please signup HERE. If you already signed up for a personalized 2022 bib, you do NOT need to register online – your bib will be waiting for you at registration. All members must signup for a new bib & chip.  If you have a 2020 (or older) chip, please bring it with you to exchange for…

Little Bennett 10K XC 2022

Little Bennett Park 25900 Prescott Road, Clarksburg, MD, United States

RACE OVERVIEW: This event features a challenging 10K loop course in Little Bennett Regional Park, Clarksburg, MD.  Mainly single-track trail, hilly & rocky in places, the course starts and ends in the horse trailer park near the golf course on Prescott Road in Hyattstown. Course Map: Registration: MCRRC Members – This race is part of our low-key race series and is FREE for MCRRC Members.  To signup for your free 2022 MCRRC member bib, please signup HERE. If you already signed up for a personalized 2022 bib, you do NOT need to register online – your bib will be waiting for you at…

Run for Roses 5K 2022 ($)

Wheaton Regional Park 2000 Shorefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, United States

RACE OVERVIEW: Run for Roses is a special 5K race for women only and part of the Maryland RRCA Women's Distance Festival Series.  It also celebrates the achievements of the Beginning Women Runners Program participants as well as all women in our community.  The race will offer a virtual option for those who wish to run on their own! See the race website for more information.

Suds & Soles 5K 2022 ($)

Rockville Town Square 30 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD, United States

RACE OVERVIEW: Suds & Soles will feature a great 5K course through downtown Rockville, a terrific post-race party where you can sample some great beverages, and a commemorative mug from this inaugural event. Proceeds from this event will benefit The Rockville Youth Recreation Fund and Youth and Beginning Running Programs of MCRRC. See the race website for more information.  

Midsummer Night’s Mile 2022

Gaithersburg High School 101 Education Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

RACE OVERVIEW: Dust off those spikes for the Midsummer Night's Mile! 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…

Country Road Run 5K 2022

Calleva Farm 19120 Martinsburg Road, Dickerson, MD, United States

Race Overview: New location alert!  Due to increasingly complicated logistics, Country Road Run needed a new home.  We are pleased to announce that the 2022 race will be held at Calleva Farms in Dickerson and will be a 5K race!  The course, truly a "country road run," offers views of horses, hayfields and a big, red barn - you can't get more country than that in Montgomery County!  And breaking a long-standing MCRRC tradition, the race features a downhill finish!  The location is in the far, west end of the county so please be sure to map it & allow…

Matthew Henson Trail 5K 2022

Matthew Henson Trail Parking (next to Global Mission Church) 13421 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, United States

RACE OVERVIEW: The race begins on the Matthew Henson Trail just south of Hewitt Avenue.  Participants head east on the trail, looping through the parking lot at Layhill Road, briefly onto the sidewalk, and then back on the trail heading west.  At Rippling Brook Drive, runners exit the trail and make a loop through the bus lane at Bel Pre Elementary School, and then back on the trail to the finish at the Hewitt Avenue parking lot. The Course Map can be found here. Registration: MCRRC Members – This race is part of our low-key race series and is FREE for…