Parks Half Marathon
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Location
- Metro Overpass, Rockville, MD
- Distance
- INVITED RUNNERS · General Registration
From the Organizer
Welcome to the MCRRC Parks Half Marathon!
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.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Parks Half Marathon?
- Parks Half Marathon is a running event held in Rockville, MD. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Parks Half Marathon?
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Rockville, MD at Metro Overpass, Rockville, MD. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Parks Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Parks Half Marathon
Sep 27, 2026