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Founders Half Marathon

Potomac, United States • 14 Dec 2025

Founders Half Marathon is a Snowball Series running event held in Potomac, Maryland, at Carderock Recreation Area. It features a USATF-certified, out-and-back 13.1-mile course along the C&O Canal Towpath, with two water stops (Lock 10 and Lock 6) along the route. It is touted as the lowest-priced half-marathon in America and is Race 2 of the DC Road Runners Snowball Series, honoring the club’s founders.

The event emphasizes quality support and a casual atmosphere, offering a post-race breakfast, but no T-shirts or medals. Online registration only; non-members pay a small fee. Timing is real-time with live results and social-media tracking online too. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Maryland Potomac

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