Age-Graded 4-Miler
- Date Sun 2nd August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location West Bethesda, Maryland
- Price $11.60
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Age-Graded 4-Miler on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in beautiful Bethesda, Montgomery! Originally scheduled for Independence Day, this unique race offers a fun twist on traditional running events by allowing participants to start based on their age and gender, ensuring a level playing field for all. Runners will kick off at 8:00 a.m., with staggered start times designed to bring everyone across the finish line together.
As you race through the scenic course, remember to bring a unique used item to contribute to the prize pool, as every participant will receive a gift! Past treasures have included vintage baseball cards and delicious homemade pies, making this event a delightful celebration of community and camaraderie. After crossing the finish line, enjoy tasty snacks courtesy of Chomps and celebrate your accomplishment with fellow runners. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event that combines friendly competition with a festive atmosphere!
As you race through the scenic course, remember to bring a unique used item to contribute to the prize pool, as every participant will receive a gift! Past treasures have included vintage baseball cards and delicious homemade pies, making this event a delightful celebration of community and camaraderie. After crossing the finish line, enjoy tasty snacks courtesy of Chomps and celebrate your accomplishment with fellow runners. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event that combines friendly competition with a festive atmosphere!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate the second of August with us. We originally planned this race for the Fourth of July, but had to cancel because of the heat. The race is back, on August 2, 2026.
The Age-Graded 4-Miler is a unique event designed to completely level the playing field.
It differs from other races. Runners start at a time determined by their gender and age. The goal is for everyone to finish close to one another. The winner is the first person to physically cross the finish line, regardless of chip time.
The race start is determined by tables based on age and gender performance statistics. See below.
GIFTS
All runners receive prizes since all participants are encouraged to contribute unique used items to the prize pool. Past prizes have included 1970s baseball cards, a Simpsons dart board, and a New Guinean sheath. Runners have also taken home cherry, apple, and blueberry pies in commemoration of the nation's birthday.
Bring a gift so you can get one!
After the race enjoy snacks from Chomps, which was generous enough to sponsor the run.
The race is part of the DCRRC's Bunion Derby [https://dcroadrunners.org/races/bunion-derby-series/] Series. For more information/rules, visit the race series rules page [https://dcroadrunners.org/races/series-rules/].
Registration closes at 8:00 p.m. the night before the race. National Park Service rules prohibit registration on race day.
RACE DIRECTOR(S): Peter Feltman
We rely on volunteers, so please help if you are not running.
Here is a link to the location. [https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B058'22.1%22N+77%C2%B012'00.4%22W/@38.972807,-77.2019423,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d38.972804!4d-77.200111?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
START TIMES
The first runners start at 8:00 a.m. The official time is one the race clock at the start time.
Females 80+ 8:00
Females 75-79 8:05 and 10 seconds
Females 70-74 8:09
Males 80+ 8:09 and 10 seconds
Females 65-69 8:12 and 18 seconds
Males 75-79 8:14 and 23 seconds
Females 60-64 8:16 and 11 seconds
Females Under 10 8:17 and 28 seconds
Females 55-59 8:18 and 43 seconds
Males 70-74 8:18 and 45 seconds
Females 10-14 8:20 and 40 seconds
Males 65-69 8:20 and 51 seconds
Females 50-54 8:20 and 58 seconds
Males Under 10 8:21 and 23 seconds
Males 60-64 8:21 and 28 seconds
Females 45-49 8:21 and 56 seconds
Males 55-59 8:22 and 56 seconds
Females 40-44 8:23 and 25 seconds
Females 15 to 19 8:23 and 56 seconds
Females 35-39 8:24 and 16 seconds
Males 50-54 8:24 and 18 seconds
Females 30-34 8:24 and 41 seconds
Females 20-29 8:24 and 43 seconds
Males 10-14 8:25 and 23 seconds
Males 45-49 8:25 and 33 seconds
Males 40-44 8:26 and 43 seconds
Females Under 10 8:27 and 28 seconds
Males 35-39 8:27 and 46 seconds
Males 15-19 8:28 and 18 seconds
Males 30-34 8:28 and 25 seconds
Males 20-29 8:28 and 33 seconds
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To ensure your DCRRC membership discount is applied during checkout, please confirm that you are logged into your RunSignup account.
The Age-Graded 4-Miler is a unique event designed to completely level the playing field.
It differs from other races. Runners start at a time determined by their gender and age. The goal is for everyone to finish close to one another. The winner is the first person to physically cross the finish line, regardless of chip time.
The race start is determined by tables based on age and gender performance statistics. See below.
GIFTS
All runners receive prizes since all participants are encouraged to contribute unique used items to the prize pool. Past prizes have included 1970s baseball cards, a Simpsons dart board, and a New Guinean sheath. Runners have also taken home cherry, apple, and blueberry pies in commemoration of the nation's birthday.
Bring a gift so you can get one!
After the race enjoy snacks from Chomps, which was generous enough to sponsor the run.
The race is part of the DCRRC's Bunion Derby [https://dcroadrunners.org/races/bunion-derby-series/] Series. For more information/rules, visit the race series rules page [https://dcroadrunners.org/races/series-rules/].
Registration closes at 8:00 p.m. the night before the race. National Park Service rules prohibit registration on race day.
RACE DIRECTOR(S): Peter Feltman
We rely on volunteers, so please help if you are not running.
Here is a link to the location. [https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B058'22.1%22N+77%C2%B012'00.4%22W/@38.972807,-77.2019423,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d38.972804!4d-77.200111?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
START TIMES
The first runners start at 8:00 a.m. The official time is one the race clock at the start time.
Females 80+ 8:00
Females 75-79 8:05 and 10 seconds
Females 70-74 8:09
Males 80+ 8:09 and 10 seconds
Females 65-69 8:12 and 18 seconds
Males 75-79 8:14 and 23 seconds
Females 60-64 8:16 and 11 seconds
Females Under 10 8:17 and 28 seconds
Females 55-59 8:18 and 43 seconds
Males 70-74 8:18 and 45 seconds
Females 10-14 8:20 and 40 seconds
Males 65-69 8:20 and 51 seconds
Females 50-54 8:20 and 58 seconds
Males Under 10 8:21 and 23 seconds
Males 60-64 8:21 and 28 seconds
Females 45-49 8:21 and 56 seconds
Males 55-59 8:22 and 56 seconds
Females 40-44 8:23 and 25 seconds
Females 15 to 19 8:23 and 56 seconds
Females 35-39 8:24 and 16 seconds
Males 50-54 8:24 and 18 seconds
Females 30-34 8:24 and 41 seconds
Females 20-29 8:24 and 43 seconds
Males 10-14 8:25 and 23 seconds
Males 45-49 8:25 and 33 seconds
Males 40-44 8:26 and 43 seconds
Females Under 10 8:27 and 28 seconds
Males 35-39 8:27 and 46 seconds
Males 15-19 8:28 and 18 seconds
Males 30-34 8:28 and 25 seconds
Males 20-29 8:28 and 33 seconds
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To ensure your DCRRC membership discount is applied during checkout, please confirm that you are logged into your RunSignup account.
Races
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4 Miler
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sun 2nd August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
This race runs over a narrow path, which is shared by walkers, cyclists and others. Please share the trail and slow down in crowded conditions. Dogs are not allowed. The club discourages the use of headphones.
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