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Parks Half Marathon
Parks Half Marathon is a half marathon event held in Rockville, Maryland. It is usually held in September; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Rockville, MD
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- September (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Rockville, Maryland
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Net downhill point-to-point (~380 ft gain, ~480 ft loss) along the Rock Creek Stream Valley
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- parkshalfmarathon.com
About the Parks Half Marathon
A net-downhill point-to-point half marathon through the parks and Rock Creek trails from Rockville to Bethesda.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Popular fast, net-downhill course created by the Montgomery County Road Runners Club (MCRRC)
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Parks Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Parks Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Parks Half Marathon held?
- In Rockville, Maryland.
- What distances does the Parks Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Parks Half Marathon?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Parks Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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