2026 PVTC Christmas Caper
Washington, DC
Sat, Dec 19, 2026
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Saturday, December 19th, 2026
972 Ohio Drive SW, Washington DC
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31–46°F · some rain risk
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2025
35–58°F
rain
2024
36–46°F
dry
2023
32–41°F
dry
2022
26–41°F
dry
2021
33–57°F
dry
2020
22–38°F
dry
2019
21–33°F
dry
2018
26–47°F
dry
2017
40–58°F
dry
2016
27–35°F
dry
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31°F at the start.
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About this race
2026 PVTC Christmas Caper
Date: December 19, 2026
Location: 972 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC
Registration Link: Register Here
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 available
Race Details
- Course: Flat, walker- and wheelchair-friendly with one or two out’n’back segments on paved roads.
- Parking: Ample and free at East Potomac Park Golf Course, south of the 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 Information
- 5K Start: 5K run & race walk starts at 8:00 AM. Gather at start/finish banner.
- 10K Start: 10K run starts at 8:10 AM. Gather about 200 feet north of start/finish banner.
- Course Description: Participants will run different routes around Hains Point, returning to the finish line under the banner.
Awards and Post-Race Information
- Awards: Christmas ornaments for top 3 in each race in 10-year age groups (men and women), plus race walkers.
- Post-Race: Refreshments will be provided to keep you warm.
Contact Information
- Contact Person: Mike Cannon
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 910-261-8446
Event Schedule
- February 14 at East Potomac Park in Washington DC -- By George 5K and 10K
- April 3 at Bluemont Park, Arlington VA -- Easter Classic 5K and 10K
- July 4 at Bon Air Park, Arlington VA -- Go Fourth 8K
- November 21 at East Potomac Park -- Cranberry Crawl 5K and 10K
- December 19 at East Potomac Park -- Christmas Caper 5K and 10K
If you signed up for all 5 races, we’ll automatically enter you into this race. If you're not a member yet, consider joining PVTC now to take advantage of member pricing.
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