The 24th Potomac River Run Marathon & Half, will be held on Saturday, May 1st, 2027, at Fletcher's Cove, 4940 Canal Road, Washington DC, on C&O Canal Towpath.
REGISTER early and save up to $50 or more over later registration prices!
On Friday, April 30th, 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM, we host pre-race packet pickup at PACERS RUNNING STORE, 3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA, across from Clarendon Metro.
On race day, Saturday, May 1st, on-site packet pickup opens from 6:00 AM to 8:15 AM at Fletcher's Cove. We ask Marathoners to arrive for pickup from 6:00-7:15 AM and Half Marathoners from 7:00-8:15 AM to avoid overcrowding.
The Marathon starts at 7:30 AM
The Half Marathon starts at 08:30 AM
We report marathon results to the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) before the end of May so you can qualify for Boston 2028.
Come and join us for one of the fastest marathon & half races in the DC Area.
Monetary prizes for the top 3 finishers and awards for each of the age group winners.
Flat - scenic - beautiful views of the Potomac River - tree-lined - shaded - out'n'back. Start and finish at Fletcher's Cove
Highest point is 44m above sea level, lowest point is 12m above sea level
Enjoy a lovely day on the C&O Canal Towpath!
See displays about the historic C&O Canal before & after race
The racecourse is 99% crushed gravel -- no hills -- no pavement except for two short stretches to prevent erosion, no cross streets
Be aware the aid stations close as the last runner approaches. Last Aid Station at Lock 6 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.mc-coop.org/prr for details about marathon weekend.
May 01, 2027
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
209 days remaining
$90.00
May 01, 2027
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
209 days remaining
$100.00
May 01, 2027
Distance — 42.2K
Type — Running
209 days remaining
$90.00
May 01, 2027
Distance — 42.2K
Type — Running
209 days remaining
$100.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Washington.
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