For the fifth straight year, the Montgomery County Road Runners Club will team up with The Firebirds Track Club to host the popular Firebirds Mile and Fun Run on Thursday, April 12th at Gaithersburg High School.

Whether you're a beginning runner or a seasoned veteran, this event is for you! This track race for adult and youth runners welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and paces. At last year's event, participants ranged from age 5 to age 87!

Multiple heats ranging from 10+ minutes per mile to sub-5 will be offered. Additionally, a quarter mile fun run will start at 6:45 pm for those who are unable to complete the mile distance.

New this year, will be a special pre-race warm-up for youth runners (8th grade & younger) at 6:15 pm led by University of Maryland track athletes from "The Avenue Program".

This race is FREE to MCRRC and Gaithersburg Firebirds club members, and just $5 for non-members. Registration is race day only and will be from 6:00-7:00 pm. The event will be held rain or shine.

Bring the whole family for a fun evening at the track! Many random prizes, generously donated by Fleet Feet Gaithersburg, will be raffled off between heats. All runners age 18 & under who complete the mile will be awarded finisher medals.

Additional event details.