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Potomac River Run Marathon & Half

📅 May 1, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Washington · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (May 2, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

26.2 mi13.1 mi

About

The Potomac River Run Marathon & Half takes place in Washington, DC, in early May, along the C&O Canal Towpath, and invites both runners and walkers. The marathon (26.2 miles) starts at 8:00 AM and the half marathon (13.1 miles) at 9:00 AM on a flat, scenic course. The surface is mainly crushed gravel, shaded and largely free of pavement and hills. Participants can attend bib pickup sessions and a pre-race dinner with a guest speaker, and see exhibits about the historic canal. Parking is limited at the start and finish, but remote parking and shuttles are available. Runners planning a long time on course should carry water bottles.

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