22nd annual Potomac River Run Marathon & Half

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event Name: 22nd annual Potomac River Run Marathon & Half
• Welcome: We welcome all runners and walkers, we also welcome sponsors (see www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon/sponsor.pdf)
• Date: May 3, 2025
• Location: 4940 Canal Road NW, Washington, DC

📅 Event Schedule

• Thursday, May 1: 2:00 PM-6:45 PM, packet assembly and early-bird packet pick-up at ACE Physical Therapy &: Sports Medicine Institute, 2841 Hartland Road #401, Falls Church VA -- 0.7 miles from Dunn Loring Metro Station
• Friday, May 2: 12 noon to 5:45 PM packet pick-up at Pacers Running Store, 3100 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington VA -- across the street from Clarendon Metro Station
• Friday, May 2: 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM pre-race dinner at Big Tony's Pizzeria, next door to Pacers, also 3100 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington VA. Guest speaker: Dr. Ben Pearl, DPM - podiatrist, runner, bicyclist, weightlifter: "The Footman Runneth: How to prevent &: cure foot injuries"
• Saturday, May 3: 7:15-8:45 AM, on-site at Fletcher's Cove, closest Metro Station is Rosslyn 3 miles away in Arlington

🏅 Race Details

• Start Times: 8:00 AM: FULL MARATHON START, 9:00 AM: HALF MARATHON START
• Course Features: Flat - scenic - beautiful views of the Potomac River - tree-lined - shaded - out'n'back
• Course Information: Start and finish at Fletcher's Cove. 4940 Canal Road NW, Washington DC and USATF certified course
• Elevation: Highest point is 44m above sea level, lowest point is 12m above sea level

🧃 Aid Stations and Support

• Aid Station Hours: Be aware the aid stations close down as the last runner approaches: Lock 10 closes at 1:00 PM, Lock 7 at 1:15 PM, Lock 5 at 1:30 PM. Bring your own water bottle if you are a slow runner.
• Course Surface: The race course is 99% crushed gravel -- no hills -- no pavement except for two short stretches
• Historical Displays: Enjoy a lovely day on the C&:O Canal Towpath! See displays about the historic C&:O Canal before &: after race.
• More Info: See our web page at www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon for every detail about marathon weekend.

🍽️ Pre-race Dinner

• Event: Pre-race dinner at Big Tony's Pizzeria on Friday, May 2, at 6:15 PM. Add $10 dinner under Additional Options.
• Special Guest: Add $10 for the dinner where Dr. Ben Pearl, DPM will speak.

🚗 Parking Information

• Parking Limitations: Parking is limited at Fletcher's Cove. Thus, park off-site to leave spaces for the public.
• Off-site Options: The River School entrance on Reservoir Road, W Street, Bending Lane, or Hutchins Place off Reservoir Road.
• Transportation: For $10 extra, we offer round-trip Red Top Cab rides from our host hotel Crystal City Marriott on race day.
• Booking Information: Please register for the taxi service AT LEAST TWO DAYS in advance.