MCRRC Winter Half-Marathon Program 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Rockville, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From $90
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCRRC Winter Half-Marathon Program (Must be an MCRRC Member!) | Half Marathon | Dec 6, 20268:00 AM | $90 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $90 until Jan 19.
Online registration closes Jan 19, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $90, entry is about 20 percent above a typical half marathon in Maryland, which costs $75 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Maryland runs 2:09:10, about 9:51 a mile, based on 22 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:18:15 and men in 2:00:23.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the MCRRC Winter Half-Marathon Program (Must be an MCRRC Member!) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 440 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Various, Rockville, MD 20850
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 6 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 45°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 60°F.
Based on 65 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Various, Rockville, MD 20850Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 440 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt Size
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 6, 2026), 2025 (Dec 7, 2025), 2024 (Jan 9, 2024), 2023 (Jan 7, 2023), 2022 (Feb 1, 2022), 2021 (Jan 16, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is MCRRC Winter Half-Marathon Program?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $90 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 19, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Maryland?
- At $90, entry is about 20 percent above a typical half marathon in Maryland, which costs $75 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Half Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- Various, Rockville, MD 20850.
From the organizers
Welcome to the registration page for the MCRRC Winter Half-Marathon Program!
Join the Winter Half Marathon Program with MCRRC! Whether you are trying to run your first half marathon or you are aiming to score a PR, the Winter Half Marathon program will help you get through the cold, winter months and have a great spring race.