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MCRRC New Year's Day 5K

MCRRC New Year's Day 5K is a running race on January 1, 2027 in Gaithersburg, MD, with an entry fee of $20.

Date
January 1, 2027 (48 days to go)
Location
Manna Food Center, Gaithersburg, MD
Price
$20
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

Welcome to the NON-MEMBER registration page for the MCRRC New Year's Day 5K!

This page may also be used to sign up to volunteer - please see the "volunteer" tab to the left.

This race is part of our free, low-key series for members.  Please refer to the "Low-Key Race Entry Procedure" on our website for more information.

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Non-Member Registration$20
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Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

43°

Typical Low

28°

Chance of Rain

32%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Rockville 1 Ne, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:28 AMSunset 4:56 PMDaylight 9h 29m

About Gaithersburg, MD

Population

69,225

as of 2023

City Elevation

465 ft

Nearest Airport

IAD

Washington Dulles International Airport · 20 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at MCRRC New Year's Day 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

48

Days to train

Race
MCRRC New Year's Day 5K
Date
January 1, 2027
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Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MCRRC New Year's Day 5K?
MCRRC New Year's Day 5K is a running race held in Gaithersburg, Maryland on January 1, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the MCRRC New Year's Day 5K?
Friday, January 1, 2027 in Gaithersburg, Maryland at Manna Food Center. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the MCRRC New Year's Day 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

MCRRC New Year's Day 5K

Jan 1, 2027

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