Race Descriptions 2011
This schedule is believed to be correct, but still needs to be verified by the race directors.
New Years Day 5K
Saturday, January 01, 2011 - 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 Former Location
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 15, 2011 - Silver Spring
- 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 is a two loop course that starts at the Sligo Middle School (1401 Dennis Ave Silver Spring, MD 20902), follows the Sligo Creek Trail towards University Ave, then meanders through side streets, looping back to finish along Dennis Ave near the Middle School.
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 Middle School
1401 Dennis Ave Silver Spring, MD 20902
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 0.7 miles. The school is on your left.
Country Road Run
Sunday, February 20, 2011 - Olney
- 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.
Seneca Creek Trail Marathon and 50K
Saturday, March 05, 2011 - Greenway Trail Damascus to Seneca
- 6:45am Bus
- 8:00am Race Start
Please see the event website for more information.
Piece of Cake
Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 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 limited parking. Please make every attempt to carpool and arrive early. Park rangers will monitor parking occasionally and will ask us to turn away vehicles once we reach the limit. We cannot allow illegal parking as doing so will jeopardize our ability to obtain permits for future races at 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.
Spin in the Woods
Saturday, April 09, 2011 - 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
Thursday, April 14, 2011 - Gaithersburg
New location for 2011, Watkins Mill High School
- 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. For MCRRC and Firebirds Track Club members, Registration is race day only, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
For non-club members, Registration is at Fleet Feet Gaithersburg on Wednesday, April 13th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, or at Watkins Mill High School on Thursday, April 14th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Please see the event website for more information.
Location & Directions
Watkins Mill High School
Rock Creek Trail Cleanup
Saturday, April 16, 2011 - Kensington, KenGar
- 9:00am until noon
Please join us in cleaning up Rock Creek Trail from 9 AM to Noon as part of our traditional celebration of Earth Day. We will meet at 9 AM at KenGar Recreation Center, which is on Beach Drive 1/4 mile north of Knowles Ave. Plenty of parking is available. Restrooms are available.
All are welcome to join us in cleaning segments of the entire trail and feeder paths, not the creek itself. Student Service Learning credit is available, so encourage any youngsters who may be interested to join us. Please contact Fred Carson: fcarson@american.edu
Pike's Peek
Sunday, April 17, 2011 - Rockville
- 7:50am 10km race
Please see the event website for more information.
Run Aware 5k
Sunday, May 01, 2011 - Potomac
- 8:00am 1/2 & 1/4 Mile (YR)
- 8:20 5km race (XC)
- 8:25 1km race (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 07, 2011 - Olney
- 8:00am 0.25mi & 0.5mi young run (YR)
- 8:20am 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
Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 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
Germantown 5 Miler
Saturday, May 21, 2011 - Germantown
- 8:30am 5mi race
Please see the event website for more information.
Memorial 4 Mile
Monday, May 30, 2011 - Rockville
- 8:00am 4mi race
- 8:05am 1mi fun run (JP)
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 05, 2011 - Bethesda
- 7:00am 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 10, 2011 - Derwood
- 7:00pm 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
New Location for 2011, Agricultural History Farm Park
18400 Muncaster Rd., Derwood, MD 20855From 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.
Run For Roses
Saturday, June 18, 2011 - Wheaton
- 7:40am 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 08, 2011 - 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 16, 2011 - 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, August 07, 2011 - 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 12, 2011 - 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 Plus |
| 9:40pm | 4x400 Relay – Second Heat | 5:00 and Faster |
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 20, 2011 - 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 04, 2011 - 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 11, 2011 - Rockville to Bethesda
- 7:00am half marathon (13.1mi)
Please see the event website for more information.
Lake Needwood Cross Country
Saturday, September 24, 2011 - Derwood
- 8:30am 0.25mi & 0.5mi young run (YR)
- 8:50am 10km race (XC)
- 8:51am 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.
Cross Country on the Farm
Sunday, October 09, 2011 - 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.
Black Hill 10k
Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 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.
Halloween Young Run
Sunday, October 23, 2011 - Rockville
- 9:00am 0.25mi, 0.5mi, & 1mi fun runs (YR)
- 9:00am 1mi run (JP)
Please see the event website for more information.
Rockville 10k/5k
Sunday, November 06, 2011 - 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 12, 2011 - 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.
Run Under the Lights
Saturday, November 19, 2011 - Gaithersburg, MD
- 6:15pm 5km race
The Montgomery County Road Runners Club in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland invites runners and walkers to participate in a 5km run/walk through the City of Gaithersburg’s “Winter Lights Display: in Seneca Creek State Park on November 19, 2011
The event will be timed for those who wish race, however walkers are also welcome.
There will be a 600 participant (runners + walkers) due to available parking
For details see the event website.
Location & Directions
11950 Clopper Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1022
Stone Mill 50 Mile
Saturday, November 19, 2011 - Gaithersburg
- 6:00am 50 Mile Race
The Stone Mill 50 Mile is a 50 mile trail run on the Seneca Greenway and Muddy Branch trails in Montgomery County Md.
Please see the event website for more information.
Location & Directions
Watkins Mill High School
10301 Apple Ridge Road Gaithersburg,MD 20879
Turkey Burnoff
Saturday, November 26, 2011 - Gaithersburg
- 10:00am 5mi race - course map
- 10:00am 10mi race - course map (CS)
- 10:05am 2.78km 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.
Jingle Bell Jog
Sunday, December 11, 2011 - Rockville
- 9:00am 8km race - course map (CS)
- 9:05am 1mi fun run
Dashing through the snow to an 8k race today…
Join us at the Rockville Senior Center for the last club road 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.
Seneca Slopes Cross Country
Sunday, December 18, 2011 - Gaithersburg
- 9:00am 8km race (XC) course map
Come to Seneca Creek State Park to enjoy this multi-terrain 8K course, the final event in the cross country series.
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 Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1022
- CS
- Championship Series
- JP
- Junior Participation Series
- XC
- Cross Country Series
- YR
- Young Run
