22nd annual Potomac River Run Marathon & Half - Alas, we are sold out except for sponsors

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

• We look forward to welcoming you to our 22nd annual Potomac River Run Marathon & Half.
• We welcome all runners and walkers: we also welcome sponsors (see www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon/sponsor.pdf).

📅 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, 4940 Canal Road NW, Washington DC. Closest Metro Station is Rosslyn 3 miles away in Arlington.

🏆 Race Information

• 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.
• Start and Finish Location: Fletcher's Cove. 4940 Canal Road NW, Washington DC.

🗺️ Course Details

• USATF certified course.
• Course elevation profile: Highest point is 44m above sea level, lowest point is 12m above sea level.
• Surface: The race course is 99% crushed gravel -- no hills -- no pavement except for two short stretches to prevent erosion, no cross streets.
• Enjoy a lovely day on the C&O Canal Towpath! See displays about the historic C&O Canal before & after race.

🚰 Aid Stations

• Be aware aid stations close down as the last runner approaches: Lock 10 closes at 1:00 PM, Lock 7 closes at 1:15 PM, Lock 5 closes at 1:30 PM. Please, if you are a slow runner, bring your own water bottle to the race.
• See our web page at www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon for every detail about marathon weekend.

🍽️ Pre-Race Dinner

• Pre-race dinner: at Big Tony's Pizzeria next door to Pacers on Friday, May 2, at 6:15 PM. Add $10 dinner under Additional Options.

📚 Race Director's Book

• You may order an authorgraphed copy of the race director's book The Man Who Stole The Sun for $14, and you can pick up your copy at packet pick-up. Its main character is an intrepid 14-year-old runner whose bravery rescues Marine Corps Marathon -- but it's much more than that!

🚗 Parking Options

• Parking is limited at Fletcher's Cove: we must leave spaces open for the general public as it's a National Park, open to the public even during races.
• Off-site parking options include:
• The River School entrance on Reservoir Road.
• W Street, Bending Lane, or Hutchins Place off Reservoir Road.
• Palisades Library, 4901 V St NW, Washington, DC 20007.
• Our Lady of Victory School, 4755 Whitehaven Pkwy NW, Washington, DC 20007.
• CVS/pharmacy, 4859 MacArthur Boulevard NW, Washington, DC 20007.
• For only $10 extra, we offer round-trip Red Top Cab rides from our host hotel Crystal City Marriott, located at 1999 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202-3526 (703-413-5500) to Fletcher's Cove on race day, departing at 7:00 AM and arriving about 7:20 AM.
• Please register for the taxi service AT LEAST TWO DAYS in advance.
• From westbound Canal Road, Red Top Cab drops you off at Reservoir Road, at the entrance to Fletcher's Cove.
• Please cross Canal Road CAREFULLY to get to Fletcher's Cove.
• After you finish, as soon as we get groups of 4 finishers, we call Red Top Cab for a ride back to Courtyard by Marriott, or elsewhere in DC area if you prefer.