Spring Cleaning Half
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2027 Spring Cleaning 5k, 10k & Half : Georgetown, Washington DC
The event offers three race distances that run along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in Georgetown. All courses are out-and-back on a light gravel trail or dirt road with minimal elevation change. Walkers are welcome and a virtual race option is available.
- Half marathon : out-and-back on the C&O Canal, light gravel dirt road.
- 10k : out-and-back on the canal path, light gravel flat trail.
- 5k : out-and-back on the canal path, light gravel flat trail.
Runners receive a finisher’s medal, a technical (Dri-fit) event shirt, and chip timing. T-shirts are guaranteed for entries received before April 7; additional shirts are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Medal designs are posted the Friday before the race on the organizer’s social pages.
Water stations are placed along each course: seven stations on the half at approximate mile markers 1.55, 3.8, 4.3, 6.55, 8.8, 9.3, and 11.55; three on the 10k at about 1.55, 3.1, and 4.65 miles; and one on the 5k at about 1.55 miles. Gatorade may be available at some stations. Port-a-johns are located near the check-in area. There is no official bag check; items may be left at the timing table but the organizer is not responsible for valuables.
Live results are posted on Athlinks and final results with series points are published the Monday after the race. Points from the event count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k, Endurance, Back of the Pack series and the Spring Series. The race benefits the We Finish Together charity through a donated-medal program. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and winners in standard age categories; overall top finishers are not eligible for age-group awards. Back of the Pack times are listed for series scoring. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
