Parks Half Marathon

We hope you can join us for the Cavalier 5K & 1K! The races will be held at The Heights with the 5K start and the finish on campus. The 1K is entirely on campus.

These races are open to all Heights alumni, parents, and students as well as their family and friends. Please register in advance. Registration includes participation in the timed race, an official shirt, and the cookout afterwards.

Want to bring the whole family? Multi-person pricing is available- $65 for 3+ registrants. Scroll the bottom of the sign-up form to select multi-person and register additional runners. All runners must be registered. When register multiple runners it will give you the option to choose the 5K or the 1K for each.

Non-runners are welcome to come cheer and join in the cookout. Volunteer opportunities are available as well! Email Andrew Rowedder '09 to learn more.

🐬 SBP Dolphins 5K Run / 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Join us for the SBP Dolphins 5K Run / 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, a fun and meaningful community event supporting the Strathmore Bel Pre Dolphins Swim Team! Whether you’re a competitive runner, a casual jogger, or prefer a relaxed walk, this event is open to all ages and fitness levels.

Participants will enjoy a scenic course, a high-energy atmosphere, and the opportunity to support local youth athletics. All registered runners and walkers receive an official event T-shirt as part of their entry fee.

Come out, get active, and celebrate with your community!

Get ready for a great evening of fun at the Suds & Soles 5K! This race is presented through a partnership of the Montgomery County Road Runners Club and the City of Rockville. The 5K starts at 7:30pm and is open to all ages and will be followed by a fantastic post race party! Adults will be able to sample beverages from local breweries as well as enjoy other post-race refreshments.

Proceeds from Suds & Soles will benefit the Rockville Recreation and Parks Foundation, Youth and Beginning Running Programs of MCRRC, and other charitable needs of the community.

*Pricing: The 5K race (adult registration) will again feature tiered pricing -- register early & SAVE!

Tier 1 – 50 Slots – $37

Tier 2 – 100 Slots – $39.50

Tier 3 – 150 Slots – $45

Tier 4 – 200 Slots – $47

Tier 5 – 150 Slots – $49.50

Tier 6 – 100 Slots – $52

Tier 7 – $55

Race Day beginning at Noon (if we are not sold out) – $59.50

• The above pricing does not include online processing fees, which will be added in your shopping cart.

Course Description: Suds & Soles is a USATF certified 5K course beginning and ending in Rockville Town Center. The course will run through downtown Rockville and through neighborhood roads before returning to Town Center. Participants who maintain a pace that is greater than 20 minutes per mile may be directed to the sidewalk and from that point on will be required to follow normal pedestrian rules.

Questions? Need more info? Contact [email protected]

The Scotland Juneteenth 5K will traverse the historic Black neighborhood of Scotland, including the 100-year-old Scotland AME Zion Church on 7 Locks Road in Potomac. The event will benefit the rebuilding of the church, which was flooded in 2019, and needs to be rebuilt. A highlight video of the 2023 race can be found here.

For sponsorship information, please contact Bernard Scott at [email protected].

Join us at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County, MD for a great trail running adventure and the kick-off of the 14th annual Blue Crab Bolt Trail Running Series! Seneca Creek offers a wonderful natural getaway that is just a stones throw from the city. Lake views, scenic streams, and miles of single-track hiking trails greet each visitor. These beautiful race courses string together some of the best trails in the park offering the Blue Crab Bolt competitor a fun and challenging run in the woods.

Charity partnership

During registration, you will have an opportunity to support a local non-profit Interfaith Works. The goal of the charity partnership is to first and foremost to raise awareness of the services that IW provides to families in our area. In addition, we hope to raise funds that will directly support their efforts. Please consider making a donation when you register.