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Metric Marathon
Metric Marathon is a marathon and 10K event held in Harwood, Maryland. It was last held on October 4, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 186 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Harwood, MD
- Field size
- ~186 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 4, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Harwood, Maryland
- Distances
- Marathon, 10K
- Field size
- About 186 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills on paved rural roads; toughest climbs around miles 12 and 14
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; Not a Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 53°F at the start, 95% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Metric Marathon
The Metric Marathon is held the first weekend of October and is the sixth race of the Annapolis Striders Championship Series. The race features a scenic 26.2-kilometer (16.28-mile) course through Harwood area of Southern Anne Arundel County. Entry fee is $15. Annapolis Striders members will receive a club discount at checkout making the entry fee only $10.00. If you would like to become a member, please visit -- https://runsignup.com/Club/MD/Annapolis/AnnapolisStriders . If the race is not sold…
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Metric Marathon: common questions
- When is the Metric Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Metric Marathon held?
- In Harwood, Maryland.
- What distances does the Metric Marathon offer?
- Marathon and 10K.
- How many people run the Metric Marathon?
- About 186 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Metric Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Metric Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $15 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Metric Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Metric Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; Not a Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Metric Marathon?
- about 53°F at the start, 95% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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