24th Annual Potomac River Run Marathon & Half

Race Overview

The 24th Potomac River Run Marathon &: Half, will be held on Saturday, May 1st, 2027, at Fletcher's Cove, 4940 Canal Road, Washington DC, on C&:O Canal Towpath.

REGISTER early and save up to $50 or more over later registration prices!

Pre-Race Details

• Packet Pickup: On Friday, April 30th, 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM at PACERS RUNNING STORE, 3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA, across from Clarendon Metro.
• Race Day Pickup: On Saturday, May 1st, on-site packet pickup opens from 6:00 AM to 8:15 AM at Fletcher's Cove.
• Arrival Times: Marathoners are encouraged to arrive for pickup from 6:00-7:15 AM and Half Marathoners from 7:00-8:15 AM to avoid overcrowding.

Race Schedule

• Marathon Start Time: 7:30 AM
• Half Marathon Start Time: 8:30 AM
• Boston Qualification: We report marathon results to the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) before the end of May so you can qualify for Boston 2028.

Course Information

• Course Description: Flat, scenic, beautiful views of the Potomac River, tree-lined, shaded, out'n'back. Start and finish at Fletcher's Cove.
• Elevation: Highest point is 44m above sea level, lowest point is 12m above sea level.
• Surface: The racecourse is 99% crushed gravel - no hills, no pavement except for two short stretches to prevent erosion, no cross streets.
• Aid Stations: Aid stations close as the last runner approaches. Last Aid Station at Lock 6 closes at 1:30 PM. Please, if you are a slow runner, bring your own water bottle to the race.

Additional Information

• Prizes: Monetary prizes for the top 3 finishers and awards for each of the age group winners.
• Historic Displays: See displays about the historic C&:O Canal before &: after the race.
• Web Details: See our web page at www.mc-coop.org/prr for details about marathon weekend.
• Join Us: Come and join us for one of the fastest marathon &: half races in the DC Area.