Potomac River Run Marathon
Washington, United States • 17 Oct 2026
Potomac River Run Marathon and Half
The event offers a marathon and a half marathon on the C&O Canal Towpath at Fletcher's Cove in Washington, DC (4940 Canal Road NW). The course is an out-and-back route along the Potomac River that is described as flat, tree-lined, and shaded. It is a Boston Marathon-qualifying course with a recorded elevation range of about 12 m to 44 m above sea level.
Distances
- Marathon
- Half marathon
Packet pickup options include early pickup at ACE Physical Therapy in Falls Church, pre-race pickup at Pacers Running Store in Clarendon, and on-site pickup at Fletcher's Cove. Packets include a bib number, t-shirt, and a goodie bag. A participant may collect another runner's packet if they bring a signed note or printed confirmation.
The organizer is the Safety And Health Foundation. Entry categories in the source list a standard fee, a reduced fee for members of supporting organizations and active duty military, and a youth fee for runners 18 and under. Additional paid options listed include transfers or deferrals, a round-trip cab from a nearby hotel to Fletcher's Cove, and a pre-race pasta dinner.
Event services note about 285 free parking spaces near Fletcher's Cove and recommend drop-off at the top of the ramp leading down to the site to avoid congestion. Displays about the historic C&O Canal are available before and after the event. A headphone policy requests that headphones not be worn at the start, midpoint, or finish line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.