Race Fees:  Early registration for the 8K is $22 (through Feb 14th), $26 prior to race day, and $30 on race day.  You can receive a $2 discount for opting to take alternative transportation (this option is listed in the online registration form).

Early registration for the 1K is $10 (through Feb 14th), $12 prior to race day, and $15 on race day.

Race Day Schedule:

• Bib and Packet pick-up 6:30am to 8:00am

• Buses leave every 10 minutes to Clopper Lake (Seneca State Park) begin 7:30am and last bus leaves for the park at 8:15am (bus ride is only 2.25 miles)

• 1K fun run starts at 8:00am

• 8K Starts 8:30am

• Buses leave park every 10-minutes as runners finish the race

• Awards and After-Party immediately following race at Montgomery County Fairgrounds

• Course closes at 10:30am

Packet Pick-Up: Packet Pick-Up takes place at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds during the Go Green America Expo. Packet Pick-Up is available inside the expo on Saturday, March 28th from 9 AM to 7 PM . Runners may also pick-up your packet Sunday, March 29th from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM.  Participants are permitted to pick up packets for themselves and other runners. *We highly recommend picking up your packet on Saturday if at all possible to avoid race day lines.

You can choose the option of having your BIB mailed to you for $3 during Online Registration.  In this case, your bib is mailed, but your race bag is available for pick-up after the race at our runterra booth inside the expo.  Bib Mailing is no longer an option after March 15th.

Go Green America Expo & Race Expo Hours:  Saturday, March 28th 10am - 7pm and Sunday, March 29th 10am - 5pm (Race Day packet pick-up and registration will be held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds beginning 6:00am). Runner's friends and families will receive discounted entry into the expo ($5 per ticket at the door with runner).

Expo & Race Day Parking: Parking for packet pick-up and the race are free at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds during the Go Green America Expo.  Simply show your online registration confirmation or bib for free entry into the fairgrounds.

Alternative Transportation:  This can mean something as simple as carpooling with friends, biking to the race, walking/running if you live close by, or:

• Use pickuppal.com to find/plan carpools

• The Shady Grove Metro (red line from D.C.) is exactly 3.9 miles from the runterra start line.  Go Green America is working on getting shuttle buses to/from the metro station both Saturday and Sunday. 

Amenities:  All participants receive FREE entry into Go Green America Expo, as well as a reusable, cloth grocery bag filled with sponsor goodies.  Plus, a tree is planted for every runner to help off-set your carbon footprint.  Stick around for food, entertainment and shopping at the Post-Race Expo. Runner's friends and families will receive discounted entry into the expo ($5 per ticket at the door with runner).

Course Map: The 8K is 4.97 miles. Runners meet at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds and are bused to the NEW ROUTE at Seneca State Park - Clopper Lake at 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.  Runners will be bused to and from Start/Finish Line from Montgomery County Fairgrounds. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ROUTE MAP.

The 1K fun run (.62 miles) is a flat out-and-back which begins at the 8K starting line on a trail inside Clopper Lake.  All 1K participants receive a special prize for participating.  All 1K participants will be bused to and from the Start/Finish Line along with 8K runners from Montgomery County Fairgrounds.

Prizes: First place overall male, first place overall female, first place overall masters female and male will all win $100 cash/gift cards.  Overall 2nd and 3rd place finishers receive prizes.  First place finishers in each 10-year age category receive medals (overall winners are not eligible to place in age categories).

Elite Runners:  Elite runners will be placed at the front of the race starting line.  Please contact us to give us your name or to ask any questions.  Info@runterra.com.

Welcome Walkers:  We welcome walkers to the race.  We do, however, ask that you start at the back of the pack to alleviate any bottle necks.  The race course will be closed at 10:30, 2 hours after the start.

General Information: In addition to picking up your bib and race bag, we encourage participants to enjoy free entry to the Go Green America Expo. You will find exciting products to lessen your carbon footprint, as well as tips for healthy lifestyle changes. Montgomery County Road Runners is timing the race (www.mcrrc.org)