23rd annual Potomac River Run Marathon & Half

Race Overview

• Registration Deadline: On-line registration for Individual athletes closes on January 31.
• Sponsor Registration: On-line registration for sponsors closes on April 8. For $250, you get your name on the web site on the back of the t-shirt. For $500, you get your name, logo, and web site on the back of the t-shirt. For $1000, you get your name, logo, and web site on the front of the shirt in full color.
• Event Date: We look forward to welcoming you to our 23rd annual Potomac River Run Marathon & Half.
• Participants: We welcome all runners and walkers: we also welcome sponsors (see www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon/sponsor.pdf).

Event Schedule

• April 30: 2:00 PM-6:00 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.
• May 1: 12:00 noon to 5:45 PM packet pick-up at Pacers Running Store, 3100 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington VA -- across the street from Clarendon Metro Station.
• Pre-Race Dinner: May 1, 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM at Big Tony's Pizzeria, next door to Pacers, also 3100 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington VA.
• May 2: 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 Details

• Marathon Start: 8:00 AM.
• Half Marathon Start: 9:00 AM.
• Course Description: Flat, scenic, beautiful views of the Potomac River, tree-lined, shaded, out 'n' back.
• Location: Start and finish at Fletcher's Cove. 4940 Canal Road NW, Washington DC. USATF certified course.

Course Information

• Elevation: 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.
• Important Note: Be aware the aid stations close down as the last runner approaches: Lock 10 closes at 1:00 PM, Lock 7 closes at 1:15 PM, Lock 6 closes at 1:30 PM. Please if you are a slow runner, bring your own water bottle to the race.
• More Information: See our web page at www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon for every detail about marathon weekend.

Additional Information

• Pre-Race Dinner: Pre-race dinner at Big Tony's Pizzeria next door to Pacers on Friday, May 1, at 6:15 PM. Add $10 dinner under Additional Options.
• Book Purchase: You may order an autographed 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.
• Parking: Parking is limited at Fletcher's Cove. Thus we want as many participants as possible to park off-site. Parking options include:
• • The River School entrance on Reservoir Road.

Parking Options

• • 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.

Transportation Services

• For only $10 extra, we offer round-trip Red Top Cab rides from our host hotel TBD to Fletcher's Cove on race day, departing at 7:00 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.
• For the return trip after you finish, see the on-site Transportation Director.