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MCRRC Run Aware 5K

Bethesda, Maryland · Sunday, May 17, 2026

The MCRRC Run Aware 5K is a 5k and running event held on Sunday, May 17, 2026. It is located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Date
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Location
Bethesda, Maryland
20816
United States
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Links
mcrrc.orgRegister at runsignup.com

Welcome to the NON-MEMBER registration page for the MCRRC Run Aware XC!

This page may also be used to sign up to volunteer - please see the "volunteer" tab to the left.

This race is part of our free, low-key series for members. Please refer to the "Low-Key Race Entry Procedure" on our website for more information.

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    • EVENTS: 8:00 AM FULL MARATHON ----- 9:00 AM HALF MARATHON

    • Flat - scenic - beautiful views of the Potomac River - tree-lined - shaded - out'n'back

    • Start and finish at Fletcher's Cove | 4940 Canal Road NW, Washington DC

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    • Course elevation profile: -------------------------------

    • Highest point is 44m above sea level, lowest point is 12m above sea level

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    • Parking is limited at Fletcher's Cove, and we must leave spaces open for the general public, as it's a National Park and open to the public even during races

    • Thus we want as many participants as possible to park off-site, so that we leave some parking spaces available at Fletcher's Cove for the general public. Off-site parking options:

    • • The River School entrance on Reservoir Road

    • • W Street, Bending Lane, or Hutchins Place off Reservoir Road

    • • Palisades Library, 4901 V St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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    • • CVS/pharmacy, 4859 MacArthur Boulevard NW, Washington, DC 20007

    • We offer round-trip Red Top Cab rides from our host hotel Le Meridien to Fletcher's Cove departing at 7:00 AM on race day for only $10.00 arriving about 7:20 AM

    • For the return trip after you finish, see the on-site Transportation Director. After you finish, as we get groups of four finishers, we call Red Top Cab for a ride back to our host hotel

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    • From westbound Canal Road, Red Top Cab drops you off at Reservoir Road, at the entrance to Fletcher's Cove

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