Founders Half Marathon

Potomac, United States • 14 Dec 2025

Founders Half Marathon : December 14, 2025

The Founders Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile out-and-back race held in Potomac, MD, based at the North Parking for Carderock Cliffs / Carderock Recreation Area. It is race #2 of the DCRR Snowball Series and honors the club’s founders. The course runs along the C&O Canal Towpath and is USATF certified; the organizers plan to re-certify the course before race day.

Course, services and entry

There are two water stops at C&O Canal Locks 10 and 6. These correspond to about miles 3, 5, 8, and 10, and each water stop is passed twice on the out-and-back route. Timing and results will be compiled in real time, and friends and family will be able to track runners via social media; a link for live results will be provided in the final instructions to runners. Registration is online only, with advance registration accepted through the evening before the race (12/13). Entry fees are $0 for club members and $10 for non-members. If the race is canceled, prepaid non-members will receive a credit for a future Snowball Series race. Post-race food includes bagels, spreads, hot drinks, Gatorade, bananas, and similar items. No t-shirts or medals will be provided. Volunteers are needed to support water stations, setup, food service, marshaling, and course cleanup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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