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Patriotic Pursuit Half

Williamsport, United States • 31 Jan 2026

Event overview

The Patriotic Pursuit on January 31, 2026 is a chip-timed running event at Williamsport Park in Williamsport, Maryland. Points earned count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k, Endurance and Back of the Pack series and toward the Winter Series. A virtual run option is available. The event benefits Semper Fi & America’s Fund. Registered runners receive a finisher’s medal and a technical (Drifit) event shirt.

Distances and course

  • 5k
  • 10k
  • Half-marathon

The course is a flat, gravel trail along the C&O Canal next to the river. The 5k is out-and-back. The 10k is two laps of the 5k.

Logistics and services

Packet pickup is available at the event; organizers recommend arriving about one hour before the event to check in. T-shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before January 21. Early registration fees apply until January 15: 5k $30 ($35 after), 10k $45 ($50 after), half $65 ($70 after). Prices increase by $5 on race morning.

There are portajohns in the park. Water stations and some Gatorade locations are on course: five stations on the 10k and two on the 5k (approximate mile markers provided by the organizer). Live results will be posted on Athlinks and final results with series points are posted the Monday after the race.

Awards

Top 3 men and women overall are awarded. Age-group awards are given for 1st and 2nd place in standard age categories; overall top-3 finishers are not eligible for age-group prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Maryland Williamsport

Race information

Registration
Half Marathon
Half
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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