2026 PVTC Christmas Caper

2026 PVTC Christmas Caper

Date: December 19, 2026

Location: 972 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC

Registration Link: Register Now

Registration Information

• Online Registration: Closes on Wednesday, December 16, at 12:00 noon.
• Race-Day: On-site packet pickup open 7:00 AM-7:45 AM.
• No Registration: No race-day registration allowed.

Course Details

• Course Type: Flat – walker- and wheelchair-friendly – One or two out’n’back segments on paved roads.
• Parking: Ample and free at East Potomac Park Golf Course, south of Jefferson memorial.
• Race Size: About 100 participants in each race, 5K and 10K. Must finish by 9:30 AM. Only one race per person.

Race Start and Course

• 5K: Starts at 8:00 AM. Gather at start/finish banner about 200 feet south of entrance. Course details provided.
• 10K: Starts at 8:10 AM. Gather about 200 feet north of start/finish banner near entrance. Course details provided.

Awards

• Prizes: Christmas ornaments for top 3 in each race in 10-year age groups (men and women), plus racewalkers.

Post-Race Information

• Refreshments: Provided to keep you warm.

Contact Information

• Name: Mike Cannon
• Email: pvtcracedirector@gmail.com
• Phone: 910-261-8446

Event Details and Schedule

• Races in 2026 Ed Barron Holiday Series

1. February 14 at East Potomac Park in Washington DC – By George 5K and 10K
2. April 3 at Bluemont Park, 329 North Manchester Street, Arlington VA - Easter Classic 5K and 10K
3. July 4 at Bon Air Park, 850 North Lexington Street, Arlington VA – Go Fourth 8K
4. November 21 at East Potomac Park – Cranberry Crawl 5K and 10K
5. December 19 at East Potomac Park – Christmas Caper 5K and 10K

If you signed up for all 5 races, we automatically enter you into this race. If you're not a member yet, you can join PVTC now and take the member prices.