Patriotic Pursuit Half
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2027 Patriotic Pursuit 5k 10k and Half
The event on January 10, 2027 takes place at Williamsport Park in Williamsport, Maryland and uses a flat, gravel section of the C&O Canal Trail along the river. Points from these races count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k, Endurance and Back of the Pack Series and also toward the Winter Series.
Distances offered
- 5k out and back on the gravel canal trail
- 10k two laps of the 5k course
- Half marathon along the C&O Canal Trail with limited aid
Runners receive a finisher medal, a technical Drifit event shirt, and chip timing. A virtual run option is available. Packet pickup is available at the event and organizers recommend arriving about one hour before each race. There will be no on site race registration.
Aid stations are located as follows for each race and are subject to change: half marathon at miles 0.5, 5.8, 7.2 and 12.6 with limited water so runners are encouraged to carry water; 10k at approximately miles 0.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.6 and 5.7; 5k at approximately miles 0.5 and 2.6. Gatorade may be available at some stations. Portajohns are located in the park.
T shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before December 28. Registration fees increase after December 31 and will rise by five dollars on race morning. Live results are posted online and final results with series points are published after the event. Photos taken by staff are posted on social media by the Tuesday after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
