With the freezing temperatures scheduled over the night, the trails will remain unsafe. The trail conditions did not improve much over today (see photo attached) and for safety purposes, we are switching the race to virtual only.
As many of you know, we try to hold every event possible and don't make these decisions lightly. The last few weeks have unfortunately seen snowstorms come in late in the week making races quite challenging.
Runners Receive:
Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event
In partnership with Operation Turbo. Find out more about their “Boxes of Home.”
Come enjoy a scenic 5k/10k/half that will run alongside the Potomac River and check out the waterfalls post race. Race registration does not include the park entrance fee. Please check here for park pass specials (including military).
Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this event.
Now offering a virtual run option for those who cannot make it on race day. You will receive a medal.
Want to upgrade your technical short sleeve shirt to a long sleeve tech shirt or hooded sweatshirt? Just add the option to your cart during checkout. This option closes on our guaranteed t-shirt cutoff date 12 days before the event.
Race Start Times
5k Wave 1 – 9am - 5800s
5k Wave 2 - 9:03am - 8400s
5k Wave 3 - 9:06am - 9500s
10k Wave 1 - 8:30am - 6400s, 13
10k Wave 2 - 8:33am - 7000s
Half Wave 1 - 8am - 1100s
Half Wave 2 - 8:03am - 1200s
Half Wave 3 - 8:06am - 1400s
Half Wave 4 - 8:09am - 1700s
Registration Fees
5k – $25, until January 31 ($30)
10k – $40, until January 31 ($45)
Half - $60, until January 31 ($65)
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before February 10. We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-served basis.
Course Maps can be found at:
Packet Pickup
At the event (one hour before the race starts).
Race Day Registration
There will NOT be race day registration. The park service does not allow it.
Directions to Parking
The race starts and ends in Great Falls Park MARYLAND (11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac MD 20854)