Runner Instructions
Thank you for choosing to run with us this weekend. Below is a quick snapshot of details to help make your weekend even more awesome. Information is also available on our website.
Race Weekend Cheat Sheet
*** No strollers or pets of any kind are permitted on the course for any of the events. Participants seen with either will be pulled from the course with no refund.
Packet Pickup and Late Registration
Please note your bib number at the top of this message and bring it with you to packet pickup. Noting your bib number in advance will ensure a more expeditious packet pickup experience.
Packet Pickup will take place on Saturday, November 5th at RnJ Sports (11910-R Parklawn Drive, Rockville) from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Limited Packet Pickup will be available on race day, Sunday, November 6th at King Farm Village Center (302 King Farm Blvd., Rockville) starting at 7:30 AM.
Online, race day registration will be available until the race start ($45.00 - 10k or 5k; $15.00 - Kids Run). No paper forms will be used! If you have a friend or family member who is not yet registered but is considering joining you, please encourage them to register online BEFORE arriving to Packet Pickup to keep the lines moving.
Please do not park in the immediate parking lot at this location!
Race Day Schedule
Race location: King Farm Village Center, 302 King Farm Boulevard, Rockville
7:30 AM - Packet Pickup and Late Registration
8:00 AM - Road closures go into effect
8:10 AM - Kids One-Mile Fun Run start
8:30 AM -10K start
8:45 AM - 5K start
Bag Check will be available in the start area.
Parking
Option A: Use the parking garage at 702 King Farm Boulevard with a four-block warm-up walk/jog to the King Farm Village Center.
Option B: Use neighborhood street parking surrounding King Farm Village Center, north of King Farm Boulevard and south of Redland Blvd. Please be mindful of local residents.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE SAFEWAY PARKING LOT!
Miscellaneous
The 15 min/ mile pace will be enforced for the 10K event. Participants of the 10K who fall behind this pace will be asked to move onto the sidewalk on W. Gude Drive in order for the City of Rockville to re-open the street to vehicular traffic. This will be strictly enforced due to the terms of the permit.
Don't forget to turn back your clocks one hour Saturday night! If you show up early, we may put you to work for a bit.
We look forward to hosting you this weekend! Have a great race!
The Race Committee
