MCRRC Run Under the Lights
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · City of Gaithersburg Staff (Reserved Entries)
From the Organizer
The City of Gaithersburg, in partnership with the Montgomery County Road Runners Club, invites all runners and walkers to participate in a 5K Run/Walk in the magical setting of Gaithersburg’s Winter Lights Festival at Seneca Creek State Park. Winter Lights features more than 380 illuminated vignettes and 65 animated displays. Runners and walkers will utilize the roads through the Park during the race. Roads will be closed to traffic except for Emergency Vehicles and vehicles required for race management. Race registration includes entry to the Park and parking is on-site and free of charge.
Due to the time of year, this event can experience inclement weather. It is also a sellout race and typicall sells out in a few days. Please refer to the "Waitlist, Transfers & Refunds" tab before committing to registration. A waitlist will be in effect once the race sells out - we are unable to admit particpants above the limit of our permit. Thank you for your understanding.
If you are unable to participate in the race, please consider volunteering instead.
Events
Weather
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
54°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rockville 1 Ne, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gaithersburg, MD
Population
69,225
as of 2023
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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166
Days to train
- Race
- MCRRC Run Under the Lights
- Date
- November 21, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Gaithersburg, MD
Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run - Seneca Creek
Less than a mile away
Montgomery Village 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run
5K
2 miles away
MCRRC Going Green Track Meet
Less than a mile away
Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/Walk
5K
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the MCRRC Run Under the Lights?
- MCRRC Run Under the Lights is a running race held in Gaithersburg, Maryland on November 21, 2026. 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 Run Under the Lights?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Gaithersburg, Maryland at Seneca Creek State Park, Gaithersburg, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the MCRRC Run Under the Lights?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
MCRRC Run Under the Lights
Nov 21, 2026