MCRRC Run for Roses 5K

Thank you for registering for MCRRC's Run for Roses 5K! We are so excited to host you Saturday morning at Wheaton Regional Park, 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton MD 20902.  The race will begin at 8:00am.

Please read this email as it should provide all the information that you need to have a safe and enjoyable experience.

PARKING

Parking is available in the Pine Lake Lot and paved lot next to the Carousel. Parking volunteers will direct you to the bib pick-up area.

BIB & CHIP PICKUP

Bibs & chips will be available for pickup on race morning at Pavilion A beginning at 6:45 am.  A volunteer will be on hand to assist you.  Please plan to arrive early to allow time to pick up your bib & chip, which must be worn to be timed for the race. You can look up your bib number using the Find a Participant tool on this website.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course begins on the traffic circle at the park entrance and ends in the Pine Lake Parking lot..  After a short run through the neighborhood streets, the course winds through the paved rolling trails of Wheaton Regional Park.   There is one water stop along the course, participants will pass the water stop twice during the race. 

ON THE COURSE 

Course marshals will be stationed throughout the race course at key intersections and turns to assist the runners.  Please listen to & follow the directions of the course marshals. Remember they are volunteers - so be sure to thank them for helping to ensure your safety during the race.

AMENITIES

Park restrooms are available and are located near the start/finish area.  There are also porta johns in the Park. As always, please try to refrain from using "nature."  This can be awkward for other participants and could jeopardize the future use of the park by MCRRC. Water will be available on the course adjacent to the old ice rink and at the finish, where Gatorade will be available as well. Join us at the finish festival, which includes a photo booth as well as popsicles, and other snacks.

YOUNG RUN

There will be a 1/4 mile young run on the pathways in the park beginning at 7:40am, BEFORE the 5k race.  There will be no timing chips used for the 1/4 mile young run. The run is FREE, but all participants must be registered by a parent or guardian prior to race day (members and non-members). Register here!

*** IMPORTANT NOTE: Parents or Guardians DO NOT need to register for the young runs to accompany your child.  You are welcome to jump right in with them, if needed!

BRA DONATIONS

This year we have partnered with I Support the Girls, which provides bras and menstrual products for women in need in our community. On race morning we will collect new and gently used bras (both sports bras and everyday bras) to aide in the efforts.

TIMING, SCORING & AWARDS

This race will be chip timed and results (both gun and net) will be posted on mcrrc.org within 24 hours of the race. Chips will be collected at the exit of the finish corral.  An awards ceremony will be held at the finish festival once results are compiled.  Awards will be given to the first 3 finishers, first 3 Master's runners, and top two finishers in the following age group categories, based on net time:  14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-99.  For the team competition, the top two teams in the Mother/Daughter and the Grandmother/Granddaughter categories will receive prizes. As we “Run for Roses,” award bouquets will not be mailed.  

All participants will receive a colorful rose and special custom designed Run for Roses women's technical race shirt.  A big thank you to Adventist Health Care Shady Grove Medical Center for once again being our Rose Sponsor.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday morning!