How hilly is the Parks Half Marathon (Rockville)?
The Parks Half Marathon (Rockville) is described as net downhill. The course listing puts the climb at 116 m.
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3:15:00 total cut-off
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Parks Half Marathon (Rockville) Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
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The Parks Half Marathon (Rockville) is described as net downhill. The course listing puts the climb at 116 m.
The Parks Half Marathon (Rockville) route starts at Metro overpass on Redland Road just north of Somerville Road, near the Shady Grove Metro station, Rockville, MD 20850 and finishes at Beach Drive just south of the Grosvenor Metro station, with a post-race festival; the Grosvenor Metro is a few hundred yards north of the finish. Underfoot, expect primarily asphalt; roughly 12 miles run on the asphalt Rock Creek hiker/biker trail, with some narrow sections and wooden bridges that can be slick when wet. It passes Shady Grove Metro, Needwood Road, Needwood Park, Rock Creek hiker/biker trail and Rock Creek Stream Valley. Post-race festival at the finish with refreshments (bagels, cookies, bananas) for participants.
Baggage Check located near packet pickup on Somerville Road; bags must be dropped by 6:35am and are retrieved at the finish line. 6. Official pacers available for finishing times from 1:30 to 3:15. Post-race festival at the finish with refreshments (bagels, cookies, bananas) for participants.