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

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Welcome: 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).

📅 Race Day 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: 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM 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."
• Race Day: 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 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.
• Location: Start and finish at Fletcher's Cove. 4940 Canal Road NW, Washington DC.

📏 Course Information

• Certification: USATF certified course.
• 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.
• Aid Stations: 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 5 closes at 1:30 PM. Please bring your own water bottle if you are a slow runner.

🚗 Pparking Options

• Limited Parking: Parking is limited at Fletcher's Cove: we must leave spaces open for the public.
• Off-site Parking: Options include The River School entrance on Reservoir Road, W Street, Bending Lane, or Hutchins Place off Reservoir Road, and Palisades Library, 4901 V St NW, Washington, DC 20007.
• Taxi Service: 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.
• Registration: Please register for the taxi service AT LEAST TWO DAYS in advance. For the return trip after you finish, see the on-site Transportation Director.

📚 Additional Information

• 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 during packet pick-up.
• For More Details: See our web page at www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon for every detail about marathon weekend.