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🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: We look forward to welcoming you to our 22nd 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

• 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
• Pre-Race Dinner: May 2, 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM at Big Tony's Pizzeria, guest speaker: Dr. Ben Pearl, DPM - podiatrist, runner, bicyclist, weightlifter: "The Footman Runneth: How to prevent & cure foot injuries"
• Race Day: Saturday, May 3, 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: Flat - scenic - beautiful views of the Potomac River - tree-lined - shaded - out'n'back
• Special Features: Highest point is 44m above sea level, lowest point is 12m above sea level

🛑 Aid Stations

• Closing Times: Lock 10 closes at 1:00 PM, Lock 7 closes at 1:15 PM, Lock 5 closes at 1:30 PM.
• Water Bottles: Please bring your own if you are a slow runner.

📍 Location

• Race Address: 4940 Canal Road NW, Washington DC
• Course Certification: USATF certified course
• Course Elevation Profile: Course elevation profile
• Path Surface: The race course is 99% crushed gravel -- no hills -- no pavement except for two short stretches to prevent erosion, no cross streets.

🚗 Parking Information

• Parking Availability: Limited at Fletcher's Cove, off-site parking recommended.
• Off-site Options: Includes places like The River School entrance and Palisades Library.
• Taxi Service: $10 round-trip Red Top Cab rides available from the Crystal City Marriott, departing at 7:00 AM.
• Registration: Must register for taxi service AT LEAST TWO DAYS in advance.

📖 Additional Options

• Pre-race Dinner: Add $10 for dinner at Big Tony's Pizzeria on May 2.
• Book Purchase: Authorgraphed copies of The Man Who Stole The Sun available for $14 at packet pick-up.
• Website: For every detail about marathon weekend, please see our web page at www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon.

🌟 Event Registration

For more details and registration, visit here.