Montgomery County Marathon In The Parks

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Montgomery County Marathon In The Parks

17 Nov 2002

4.0

Where

Bethesda, MD, United States

Start time

08:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

November 17 2002

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 08:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

Top 3 Women

Top 3 Men

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Phone Number

301-767-0002

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Reviews

4.2

Based on 58 Reviews from other runners - tap or click to see all!

By: Andrew L.

Posted: August 16, 2007

Killer hills, great scenery

This was my first marathon, and I thought I was prepared, but I didn't realize how severe the hills were. If I had known how hilly it was, I probably would have thrown more into my training. That said, I loved it, and would do it again. I was definitely back of the pack, but I didn't really mind - the support was fine. My favorite part was coming up a hill just before the run entered the rail trail around mile 23 - it felt great to gas up a steep hill and then coast to the finish. The shirt, by the way, is awesome - it is by far my favorite cold-weather running shirt.

3.0

By: George Neil

Posted: January 02, 2005

Challenging but pretty course

Nice small race. The themed water stops helped keep your humor while pushing those hills. No spectators to speak of but really nice paved trail though the woods. The heated tent at the start was great and the traffic control well done. The pasta dinner was a waste of money. They ran out of food and it wasn't much to get excited about anyway: canned sauce, cookies from a box, lettuce salad; you get the picture. Save your money and find a good local Italian restaurant. Those cash awards can help with the travel expenses! Good food at the end.

3.0

By: Fran D.

Posted: December 08, 2004

A wonderful, small marathon!

I concur with the positive comments made in other posts. Having run several large marathons, I found the smallness of this one to be a refreshing change! Every aspect of the race is geared towards the runners - from the heated tent, the friendly volunteers, the themed water stops, and the sweets at mile 23 to the great food at the finish, the easy travel logistics, the fantastic shirt, and the placement of port-a-johns along the course. Although the hills were the most challenging I've had to face in a marathon, I would definitely do this race again... I'd just be a bit better prepared! The part of the course that runs in the park is beautiful! Thanks for such a professionally-run event!

5.0

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(Montgomery Advertiser: 3/15/2015)

posted: Mar 16, 2015

Expect delays Saturday during Montgomery Marathon

The first ever Montgomery Marathon is finally here! Participants will hit the streets around 7 a.m. Saturday, running through several parts of the city

(MyFoxAL.com: 3/14/2015)

posted: Mar 14, 2015

26.2 miles: City welcomes inaugural Montgomery Marathon

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(Montgomery Advertiser: 3/14/2015)

posted: Mar 14, 2015

Nov. 13 Marathon in the Parks Canceled

The Montgomery County Marathon in the Parks, scheduled for Nov. 13, has been canceled, mainly because of the lack of a sponsor.

(Washington Post: 3/3/2005)

posted: Mar 03, 2005