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Marathon in the Parks Information
Getting to the start:
The start line is near the Rockville Metro station at the intersection of S. Stonestreet and Highland Ave.
Plenty of parking will also be available at the large parking lot of the Metro station and the large parking lot in front of the Regal Cinemas 13 movie theater located at 199 E Montgomery Ave, Rockville Md. This parking lot is just a short walk from the starting line and runners will be directed to the pedestrian cross walk from the parking lot to the start. Runners and spectators will need to pay to park in this lot.
Please do not plan to park near the finish line for the following reasons:
Parking near the finish is very limited.
The Metro will not be running early enough to get you to the start line on time.
The ride back to the start area on the Metro train will provide a wonderful opportunity to tell war stories from the race and sort through all the goodies you'll be receiving at the finish!
Please arrive at least one hour before the race start in order to park, make your way to the start area, and hydrate before the race. Remember, there will be NO race morning packet pickup.
Bags will be transported to the finish line. Specifications regarding acceptable bag size and proper tagging will be available in the runner instructions (to be mailed at the end of September).
All runners must be in the start corrals no later than 6:50 a.m. to facilitate a smooth and punctual 7:00 a.m. start:
Runners are assigned to the start corrals by estimated finish time.
Entry into the corrals will be strictly enforced to facilitate the safest start possible and to ensure that only registered runners are in the start area.
At the Finish Line:
The finish line is located on Woodmont Avenue near Bethesda Avenue in downtown Bethesda.
A finisher premium will be distributed to every finisher immediately after they cross the finish line.
Advanced medical support and massage therapists will be located on Woodmont Avenue immediately after the finish line.
There will be a wide variety of post-race food and drink stations.
Awards:
ALL awards listed below will be mailed to finishers after the race.
No duplicate awards will be given. In other words, if you win the Top masters award, you can't also win your age group. You'll get one or the other - not both.
Overall Prizes:
Top male and female - $500.00 CASH
Second male and female - $350.00 CASH
Third male and female - $250.00 CASH
Fourth male and female - $200.00 CASH
Fifth male and female - $100.00 CASH
Top male and female masters - $100.00 CASH plus $50.00 gift certificate
Age Group Awards are given to the TOP 3 male and TOP 3 female finishers in each of the following age groups: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over
First Place - $50.00 CASH
Second Place - $35.00 CASH
Third Place - $25.00 gift certificate
Additional Awards will be given as follows:
Middle-of-the-pack male - $50.00 gift certificate
Middle-of-the-pack female - $50.00 gift certificate
Last male under 2:00 (net time) - $50.00 gift certificate
Last female under 2:00 (net time) - $50.00 gift certificate
Last male under 2:45 (net time) - $50.00 gift certificate
Last female under 2:45 (net time) - $50.00 gift certificate
Runner Instructions and Number Assignment:
The Runner Instructions will be mailed to all runners.
Packet Pickup: Meet the people who make the Parks Half Marathon happen and pick up some great running stuff at packet pick-up.
Where:
RnJ's Sports Discounters located at: 11910-R Parklawn Drive Rockville, MD 20852. Click here for directions.
There will be NO race day packet pickup and packets will not be mailed, so please make plans to attend packet pick-up.
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