‘Suds and Sole’ 5K on Tap in Rockville Town Center on Saturday, June 17

The “Suds & Soles 5K” run and event, which is a Rockville tradition, will be held starting at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, in Rockville Town Center. The race, which is one of the few evening road races in the Washington metropolitan area, is presented through a partnership of the Montgomery County Road Runners Club and the City of Rockville. The 5K Run is open to all ages and will be followed by a fantastic post-race party.

The event will organize at North Washington Street and Middle Lane in Rockville Town Center.

Adults will be able to sample beverages from local breweries as well as enjoy other post-race refreshments.

Proceeds from Suds & Soles will benefit the Rockville Recreation and Parks Foundation, Youth and Beginning Running Programs of MCRRC and other charitable needs of the community.

Adult registration for the 5K race will feature tiered pricing :

• Tier 1 – 50 Slots – $35
• Tier 2 – 100 Slots – $37.50
• Tier 3 – 150 Slots – $40
• Tier 4 – 200 Slots – $42.50
• Tier 5 – 150 Slots – $45
• Tier 6 – 100 Slots – $47.50
• Tier 7 – $50
• Race Day beginning at noon (if the event is not already sold out) – $55

Suds & Soles is a USATF certified 5K course beginning and ending in Rockville Town Center. The course will run through Downtown Rockville and through neighborhood roads before returning to Town Center. Participants who maintain a pace that is greater than 20 minutes per mile may be directed to the sidewalk and from that point on will be required to follow normal pedestrian rules.

The 5K race will be scored with the IPICO Bib Chip, which will be attached to the bib entrants receive at packet pick up registration. Results will be posted at www.mcrrc.org approximately 24 hours after the race. Both “net” and “gun” times will be displayed.

For more information, contact sudsandsoles@mcrrc.org