Founders Half Marathon

Potomac, United States • 14 Dec 2025

Event

The Founders Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Potomac, MD (ZIP 20854). The event is a half marathon of 13.1 miles and is listed as race #2 of the DCRR Snowball Series. Registration is online only; the event does not accept walk-up or day-of registrations. Fees are $0 for club members and $10 for non-members. The event location is the Carderock Recreation Area, with the start/packet area at North Parking for Carderock Cliffs.

Course and support

The course is an out-and-back route along the C&O Canal Towpath and is USATF certified; the certificate will be re-certified before race day. There are two water stops at Lock 10 and Lock 6, which correspond to approximately miles 3, 5, 8, and 10; runners pass each stop twice. Timing and results will be compiled in real time and live tracking links will be provided to runners; friends and family may follow runners via social media. Post-race food and beverages include bagels, spreads, hot chocolate, coffee, tea, Gatorade, and bananas. The event does not provide t-shirts or medals. Volunteer roles listed include staffing aid stations, turnaround marshal, setup and bib distribution, food services, 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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