About the Twilighter...
The Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest is one of the most popular races of the summer in the National Capital area. The event consists of the 8K race (including a wheelchair division) and a 1k fun run followed by music, refreshments, and a overall rockin' good evening. The 2008 Runfest is the 23rd running of Rockville's summer night block party.
Place and Time
Rockville Town Center - N. Washington Street and Middle Lane.
- 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm - Final Packet Pickup and Chip Distribution
- 7:00 pm - Festival Begins
- 8:40 pm - 8k Wheelchair Start
- 8:45 pm - 8k Race Start
- 8:50 pm - Fun Run Start
Course
The 8k course winds through neighborhood streets and around the Montgomery College Rockville campus. There will be a clock at each mile and the half-way point. The course will be closed to traffic, marshaled, and monitored extensively, including course marshals, an emergency radio network, Rockville City Police, roving paramedics, and medical aid stations. Water and medical aid are available at the start, 2 miles, 4 miles, and finish. See Course Map for additional details.
ChampionChip Scoring
The race will be scored using the ChampionChip electronic timing system. You will pick up your individually-assigned chip with your race packet, and it will be collected immediately upon your completing the race. It is very important that you wear your assigned chip. Open, masters and age group awards will be based on gun time. Please see the Runner Instructions for additional details.
Awards and Random Prizes
| Category | Depth | Cash | Prize/Certificate |
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| Open | 5 | $350/250/200/175/150 | Yes |
| Masters | 3 | $150/75/50 | Yes |
| Wheelchair | 3 | $150/75/50 | Yes |
| 19 & under | 3 | Yes | |
| 20-24 | 3 | Yes | |
| 25-29 | 3 | Yes | |
| 30-34 | 3 | Yes | |
| 35-39 | 3 | Yes | |
| 40-44 | 3 | Yes | |
| 45-49 | 3 | Yes | |
| 50-54 | 3 | Yes | |
| 55-59 | 3 | Yes | |
| 60-64 | 3 | Yes | |
| 65-69 | 3 | Yes | |
| 70-74 | 3 | Yes | |
| 75-79 | 2 | Yes | |
| 80+ | 1 | Yes | |
| Open Team | 1 | First Team | |
| Masters Team | 1 | First Team |
Note: Open, Masters, and Wheelchair scoring will be based on Gun Time. Age-Group, and Team scoring (open and masters) will be based on Net Time.
All participants are eligible for random prizes, however, you must be present at the post-race festival to win random prizes.
Fun Run
The Fun Run starts right after the 8k. The course is a short, 1 kilometer (.62 mile) out-and-back. Fun Runners may enjoy the post-race festival, but they do not receive a sports bag. (Additional sports bags, if available, may be available for purchase after the race.)
Post-Race Festival
The famous Rockville Rotary Twilighter festival begins right after you finish your race. There will be free refreshments and random prizes for registered runners and great live entertainment, music, and dancing for everyone. It's Rockville's biggest summer block party -- bring the family.
Entry Fee
8km Road Race
- $24 (until June 30)
- $27 (July 1 - July 16)
- $35 (July 19 after 4pm)
1km Fun Run
- $10 (at all times, No Sports Bag)
Entry Confirmation
You will receive an entry confirmation if you register online. You may check to see if your registration has been received and processed by checking the Registered Runners List.
Register Early & Save! - and remember -- NO REFUNDS -
Packet Pickup and Late Registration
Race packets may be picked up at any of the times below. You also may register at these times for the 8K (if the entry limit has not been reached) and for the Fun Run.
Packet Pickup Locations and Times
- Saturday (Race Day): Noon - 4:00pm at Metro Run & Walk, Federal Plaza, 1776 East Jefferson St., Rockville
- Saturday (Race Day): 6:00pm - 8:15 pm at Rockville Town Center, Rockville, in front of 110 N. Washington St.
Chip Pickup
Chips will be distributed at packet pick-up.
Race Beneficiary
Race proceeds go to support the Rockville Youth Recreation Fund, which enables Rockville youth to participate in fee-paid recreation programs they might not otherwise be able to afford and other Rotary-supported charities. Help the Youth Recreation Fund by making an additional, tax-deductible contribution along with your entry fee.
Team Competition
The 8k race will include team competition for those runners who wish to register as teams. There will be Open and Masters team categories. All team competition will be co-ed. Teams must consist of five or more runners including at least two women and two men. Masters teams: all runners must be age 40 or older. See Team Competition for additional details and registration procedure.
Race Administration
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The Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest is presented by the Rockville Rotary Club, hosted by the City of Rockville Department of Recreation and Parks, and conducted by the Montgomery County Road Runners Club.
Please take a look at our Race Organization to get a better understanding of the amount of time, effort, and dedication that goes into this event. If you would like to be part of this outstanding volunteer team, we encourage you to volunteer to work the race.
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For More Information
Questions may be sent to 301-353-0200, or e-mail twilighter@mcrrc.org