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

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to the Race!

• Excitement: We look forward to welcoming you to our 22nd annual Potomac River Run Marathon & Half.
• Inclusivity: 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. 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 Starts:
• 8:00 AM: FULL MARATHON START
• 9:00 AM: HALF MARATHON START

🏞️ Course Details

• Scenery: Flat - scenic - beautiful views of the Potomac River - tree-lined - shaded - out’n’back.
• Start/Finish: Start and finish at Fletcher's Cove.
• Location: 4940 Canal Road NW, Washington DC.
• Certification: USATF certified course.
• Elevation: Highest point is 44m above sea level, lowest point is 12m above sea level.
• Terrain: The race course is 99% crushed gravel -- no hills -- no pavement except for two short stretches to prevent erosion, no cross streets.

🥤 Aid Stations

• Closing Times: 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.
• Recommendation: Please, if you are a slow runner, bring your own water bottle to the race.

🅿️ Parking Options

• Limited Parking: Parking is limited at Fletcher's Cove, and spaces must remain for the general public, as it's a National Park.
• Off-Site Parking: Parking options include The River School entrance on Reservoir Road, W Street, Bending Lane, Hutchins Place off Reservoir Road, Palisades Library, Our Lady of Victory School, and CVS/pharmacy.
• Taxi Service: For $10 extra, we offer round-trip Red Top Cab rides from the Crystal City Marriott on race day, departing at 7:00 AM.
• Registration: Please register for the taxi service AT LEAST TWO DAYS in advance.

📚 Additional Options

• Pre-race Dinner: Dinner at Big Tony's Pizzeria on Friday, May 2, 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, to be picked up at packet pick-up.

📅 More Information

• Website: See our web page at www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon for every detail about marathon weekend.