MCRRC

Sullivan and Kebede claim first-place finishes in Rockville Twilight 8k

Published July 19, 2015 at 9:26PM | Updated August 18, 2015 at 12:33PM

The Rockville Rotary Twilighter starting line. Photo: Dan Reichmann

Susanna Sullivan narrowly missed a first-place finish in the 2014 Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest when Etaferahu Temesgen shattered a race record to edge her by 10 seconds. This year, Sullivan made sure she ended up on the other end of a close race.

[button-red url=”https://www.mcrrc.org/race-results/2015/07/twilight-runfest-8k-women/” target=”_self” position=”left”] Women’s Results [/button-red]“Last year I lost in a kick so I really wanted to be conservative early and make sure that I was ready to kick at the end,” Sullivan, 24, said. “One of my teammates asked me if I looked back in the last half mile. I told her I didn’t, because I didn’t want to see where (runner up Elfinesh Melaku) was and didn’t want to see her right over my shoulder and panic.”

Hundreds rumble at Riley’s

By Jamie Corey

Published August 4, 2014 at 1:39PM | Updated August 18, 2015 at 12:41PM

The Riley's Rumble hills don't bother Ismail Tekin. Photo: Dan Reichmann

When most race registration websites encourage runners to sign up their particular event, Riley’s Rumble Half Marathon cautions participants.

“Don’t be seduced by the lush bucolic countryside of rural Montgomery County,” it said. “This race will challenge the best runners. If you want the 3 H’s (hills, heat, and humidity), this is the race for you.”

Parks Half Sparks New Traditions While Celebrating Old

By Jamie Corey

Published September 9, 2013 at 9:44AM | Updated June 25, 2015 at 5:18PM

Frank Fung and David Storper represent the MCRRC elite team at the Parks Half Marathon. Photo: Steve Zuraf

The debut of a grand pianist in a full tuxedo complete with tails at mile six was not the only new tradition that the Montgomery County Road Runner Club’s Parks Half Marathon started in its eighth year. The runners themselves were determined to mark new ground by crushing the old course record by more than a minute.

Filled with hills, scenic parks and trails, the race included an elite class of runners, many from the local area.