Marathon

MCRRC Winter Marathon Training Program (WMT) 2026

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Start time: 6:30 PM start (New York)
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Entry fee: From $95
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
Winter Marathon Training (WMT) Program Registration (Must be an MCRRC Member!)	Marathon	Dec 2, 20266:30 PM	$95	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$95 until Jan 15.

Online registration closes Jan 15, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $95, entry is about 14 percent below a typical marathon in Maryland, which costs $110 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a marathon in Maryland runs 4:23:22, about 10:03 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:42:52 and men in 4:10:02.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the Winter Marathon Training (WMT) Program Registration (Must be an MCRRC Member!) starts at 6:30 PM. 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

Directions to the start

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 2 the day usually runs from 33°F at dawn to 47°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 75 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: Official WMT Program Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: Marathon
Editions: 2026 (Dec 2, 2026), 2025 (Dec 3, 2025), 2024 (Dec 4, 2024), 2023 (Dec 6, 2023), 2022 (Dec 8, 2022), 2021 (Dec 9, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is MCRRC Winter Marathon Training Program (WMT)?: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $95 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Jan 15, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Maryland?: At $95, entry is about 14 percent below a typical marathon in Maryland, which costs $110 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?: Marathon.
Where does it start?: Various, Rockville, MD 20850.