MCRRC Turkey Burnoff 5 and 10-Mile Race

The City of Gaithersburg, in partnership with the Montgomery County Road Runners Club, invites all runners and walkers to participate in a 5K Run/Walk in the magical setting of Gaithersburg’s Winter Lights Festival at Seneca Creek State Park. Winter Lights features more than 380 illuminated vignettes and 65 animated displays. Runners and walkers will utilize the roads through the Park during the race. Roads will be closed to traffic except for Emergency Vehicles and vehicles required for race management. Race registration includes entry to the Park and parking is on-site and free of charge.

Due to the time of year, this event can experience inclement weather. It is also a sellout race and typicall sells out in a few days. Please refer to the "Waitlist, Transfers & Refunds" tab before committing to registration. A waitlist will be in effect once the race sells out - we are unable to admit particpants above the limit of our permit. Thank you for your understanding.

If you are unable to participate in the race, please consider volunteering instead.

Welcome to the NON-MEMBER registration page for the MCRRC Seneca Slopes 9K!

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.

This is the 33rd running of the Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run, Walk, and Kid’s Fun Runs. The 5K course winds through the beautiful Lakelands and Kentlands neighborhoods before heading down Main Street to the finish line. Every 5K registration comes with a Dri-Fit crew neck race shirt (men's, women's, and kid's sizes available). Enjoy our post-race Merchant's Expo area while meeting with your friends and family!

Live entertainment on the course - local bands set up along the course to delight participants and spectators alike, making what is already a spirited and fun event even livelier! The event finishes with the awards ceremony, team awards (lots of family options), and raffle items donated by local merchants. Cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers.

Kids runs includes two distances - 200 and 500 meters! Cotton t-shirt, designed by a local child resident, with each Fun Run registration and a Kids area for a fun time after their event.

Please support our charities by signing up and donating if you can. When you support the Kentlands/Lakelands 5K, you support all 14 community programs of the Kentlands Community Foundation — fueling arts, culture, education, and volunteerism throughout our community. Our charities also include the City of Gaithersburg Dolores Swoyer Camp Scholarship Fund, Gaithersburg HELP, Mercy Health Clinic, Maryland Senior Olympics, in addition to the Kentlands Community Foundation.