MCRRC Summer Half Marathon (SHM) Program
- Date
- June 13 – September 27, 2026
- Location
- Varies, Rockville, MD
- Distance
- Summer Half Marathon Program Registration (Must be an MCRRC Member!)
From the Organizer
Welcome to the registration page for the Montgomery County Road Runners Summer Half Marathon (SHM) Program!
The Summer Half Marathon (SHM) Program is designed to develop and improve a runner’s ability to complete 13.1 miles.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
92°
Low
69°
Conditions
Mostly sunny then chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
30%
Wind
5 mph
Host City
About Rockville, MD
Population
67,218
as of 2023
Elevation
429 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 17 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at MCRRC Summer Half Marathon (SHM) Program, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
5
Days to train
- Race
- MCRRC Summer Half Marathon (SHM) Program
- Date
- June 13 – September 27, 2026
- Location
- Varies, Rockville, MD
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the MCRRC Summer Half Marathon (SHM) Program?
- MCRRC Summer Half Marathon (SHM) Program is a running race held in Rockville, Maryland on June 13, 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 Summer Half Marathon (SHM) Program?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Rockville, Maryland at Varies, Rockville, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the MCRRC Summer Half Marathon (SHM) Program?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
MCRRC Summer Half Marathon (SHM) Program
Jun 13, 2026