The race begins just before sunrise, at 6:45 AM, on a scenic Montgomery County road and quickly transitions into a tour of beautiful Rock Creek Park. As you run through the park, you’ll experience the sun rising through the tree cover and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Mile markers help keep you on track, and we also have an excellent pace team ready to help you reach your goals.
Our thoughtfully placed hydration stations, complete with awesome volunteers, will keep you hydrated and motivated.
Everyone always loves our FREE, high-quality race photos, so be sure to wear a smile along the course because we will have photographers along the way capturing race memories.
At the finish, catch up with your friends to exchange race stories at our Finish Festival.
Sep 27, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
06:45
$84.00
Sep 27, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
06:45
$0.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Rockville.
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Rockville is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is characterized by rolling hills, historic towns, and high tech industries
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