Racing

Race Descriptions 2008

New Years Day 5K

Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - Gaithersburg

10:00am 5km race - course map

Start the new year off right with a fun 5K at 10:00am (you can sleep in!). Part of our low-key club race series, it is free to MCRRC members and only $5 for non-members. Registration is race-day only, starting at 9:00am.

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 19, 2008 - Silver Spring

8:00am 5mi race - course map (CS)

Though the course will be much the same, we have a new start and end point for 2008—about a block over from the (now closed) school we previously used.

Named in memory of club member, Jim Starr, this 5 mile (Championship Series) race is part of our low-key club race series. As such, it is free to MCRRC members and only $5 for non-members. Registration is race-day only.

Location & Directions

Cresthaven Elementary School
1234 Cresthaven Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20903

I-495 to New Hampshire Avenue (Rt. 650N); turn left onto Cresthaven Dr, follow to school lot.

The West Hillandale Swim Club is going to allow us to park in their parking lot. They are directly behind Cresthaven Elementaty School (and across the street from our old location, on Schindler Dr.) If Cresthaven is full, simply park in the swim club lot, walk up the hill to the right of the pool building. In about 50 feet you will be on Cresthaven property, in the field behind the school. The address for the West Hillandale Swim Club is at 915 Schindler Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20903. Their web page is at http://www.westhillandalepool.org/.

Country Road Run

Sunday, February 03, 2008 - Olney

8:00am 5mi race - course map (CS)
8:10am 1mi Fun Run (JP)

Come out and run the hills of Olney. The 5 mile race (Championship Series) begins at 8am and there is a 1 mile Fun Run (Junior Participation Series) at 8:10am. The race is part of our low-key club race series, and is free to MCRRC members, $5 for non-members. Registration is race-day only at the Olney Swim Center, in the Olney Manor Recreational Park.

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 at . 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 01, 2008 - Greenway Trail

Please see the event website for more information.

Run Aware 5k

Sunday, March 09, 2008 - Wheaton

8:30am 5km race

Join us on the first day of Daylight Saving Time to Run Aware in Wheaton Regional Park! This race starts and finishes near the inline skating rink. Runners will get a taste of flats, hills, and trails on this beautiful new scenic course. This race is part of our low-key club race series, and is free to MCRRC members, $5 for non-members. Registration is race-day only.

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.

Piece of Cake

Saturday, March 22, 2008 - Gaithersburg

9:00am 0.25mi & 0.5mi Young Run (YR)
9:15am 10km race - course map (CS)
9:20am 2.78km (JP)

Join us in celebrating MCRRC's birthday with a run through scenic Seneca Creek State Park. There will be .25 and .5 mile Young Runs beginning at 9:00am. The 10k (Championship Series) starts at 9:15am and you'll encounter rolling hills on the park's quiet roads, and expect a few deer sightings along the way. The 2.78 kilometer run is part of the Junior Participation Series and begins at 9:20am. Following the race will be our Annual Meeting, so stick around for some birthday cake! The race is part of our low-key club race series, and is free to MCRRC members, $5 for non-members. Registration is race-day only.

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.

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 05, 2008 - 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.

This race is part of our low-key race series, and is free to club members and $5 for non-members. Registration is race-day only.

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 17, 2008 - Gaithersburg

6:45pm Kids Fun Run 0.25 mile
7:00pm Firebirds Mile race

Co-sponsored with the Gaithersburg Firebirds at Gaithersburg HS, this one-mile race is for adult and youth runners. It is free to MCRRC and Firebirds members and only $5 for non-members. Registration is race-day only.

Please see the event website for more information.

Pike's Peek

Sunday, April 27, 2008 - Rockville

8:00am 10km race

Please see the event website for more information.

Hills of Cabin John Cross Country

Sunday, May 04, 2008 - Potomac

8:00am 0.25mi & 0.5mi young run (YR)
8:15am 5km race (XC)
8:15am 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 free for MCRRC members, and $5 for non-members. Registration is race-day only.

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.

Bethesda Trolley 5 mile

Saturday, May 10, 2008 - Bethesda

8:00am 5mi race

Introduced in 2007, the BT5 features a 5 mile course that winds through neighborhood streets and then onto North Bethesda Trail (also know as the Bethesda Trolley Trail) for an out and back run to Tuckerman Lane. The course crosses bridges over both I-495 and I-270. The course starts and finishes at the Maplewood Alta Vista Community Center and features rolling hills with a downhill finish. The race is part of our low-key club race series, and is free to MCRRC members, $5 for non-members. Start time is 8am. Registration is race-day only.

Location & Directions

Maplewood Alta Vista Community Center
5209 Alta Vista Rd Bethesda, MD 20814

Kids On The Run

Saturday, May 17, 2008 - Gaithersburg

8:30am 0.5km & 1km
8:30am 2km (JP)
8:30am 100 meter toddler trot

Sue and Connie's Run

Monday, May 26, 2008 - Rockville

8:00am 4mi race
8:05am 1mi fun run (JP)

This race is named in memory of Sue Wen Stottmeister and Connie Barton. This low key event is free to MCRRC members and $5 for non members.

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 01, 2008 - Bethesda

7:30am 0.25mi & 0.5mi young run (YR)
7:45am 5km race (CS)

Join us on a flat, fast, and shaded course for the ever-popular Capital Cresent Run. The race is free to MCRRC members, and $5 for non-members. Register on race day only.

Location & Directions

location map

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 turn right into the parking lot at trail entrance at the intersection of Bethesda Ave and Woodmont Ave.

Gaithersburg Cross Country

Friday, June 06, 2008 - 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 free to MCRRC members, and $5 for non-members. Register on race day only.

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 21, 2008 - Wheaton

7:45am kids 0.25mi & 0.5mi fun runs
8:00am 5km

Please see the event website for more information.

Midsummer Night's Mile

Friday, July 11, 2008 - 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 race is free to club members, $5 for non-MCRRC runners. Register on race day only.

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.

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 19, 2008 - 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 27, 2008 - Poolesville

7:00am half marathon (13.1mi) (CS)

Marathoners take note! This is a great tune-up for MCM along the rolling hills of Potomac/Poolesville. The race is free to club members, they should register on race morning. Registration is $10 for non-members, they should register online to avoid the race day crowd.

Please see the event website for more information.

Location & Directions

Rileys Lock
13015 Rileys Lock Rd, Poolesville MD

Go For The Glory Track Meet

Friday, August 01, 2008 - Bethesda

7:30pm 0.25mi & 0.5mi young run (YR)
7:45pm 2mi (CS,JP)
9:00pm 400m, 1mi races

Dust off those spikes and head for the Go for the Glory Track Meet at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda. The .25 and .5 mile Young Runs start at 7:30pm. Then the 2 mile (Championship Series and Junior Participation Series) begins, followed by the 400m, and the 1 mile. The fast heat of the 2mi will be held first. The track meet is part of our low-key club race series, and is free to club members and $5 for non-members. Registration is race-day only.

Estimated times for Heats:
Two Mile
7:45 - Heat 1 11:30 and faster
8:00 - Heat 2 11:30-13:00
8:20 - Heat 3 13:00-15:00
8:40 - Heat 4 15:00 and slower
400 Meter
9:05 - Possibly 2 heats
Mile
9:10 - Heat 1 6:00 and faster
9:20 - Heat 2 6:00 and slower

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 16, 2008 - 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 race series, and is free to club members and $5 for non-members. Registration is race-day only.

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 07, 2008 - 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 14, 2008 - Rockville to Bethesda

7:00am half marathon (13.1mi)

Please see the event website for more information.

Lake Needwood Cross Country

Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 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 race series, and is free to club members and $5 for non-members. Registration is race-day only.

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 12, 2008 - Derwood

8:30am 5km race (XC)

Join us at this popular cross-country race with a new course. Last year's participants loved the venue, but we've changed (and shortened) the course for 2008. Part of our popular low-key club series, the race is free to MCRRC members and $5 for non-members. Registration is race-day only.

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.

Darcars Young Run

Sunday, October 19, 2008 - Rockville

9:00am 0.25mi, 0.5mi, & 1mi fun runs

Please see the event website for more information.

Rockville 5k/10K

Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 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 08, 2008 - Chevy Chase

9:00am 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. Part of our low-key race series, the race is free to club members and $5 for non-members. Registration is race-day only.

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.

Turkey Burnoff

Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 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 races are part of our low-key club race series, free to MCRRC members and $5 for non-members.

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 06, 2008 - 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. This race is free to MCRRC members, $5 for non-members. Registration is race-day only.

Location & Directions

Meadowside Nature Center
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 .3 miles up Meadowside lane.

Jingle Bell Jog

Sunday, December 14, 2008 - Rockville

9:00am 8km - course map (CS)
9:10am 1mi fun run (JP)

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 races are part of our low-key club race series, free to MCRRC members and $5 for non-members.

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