<ul>
<li>We look forward to welcoming you to our 22nd annual Potomac River Run Marathon &amp; Half</li>
<li>We welcome all runners and walker, we also welcome sponsors (see <a href="http://www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon/sponsor.pdf">www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon/sponsor.pdf</a>)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>EVENTS:&nbsp;</li>
<li>Thursday, May 1, 2:00 PM-6:45 PM, packet assembly and early-bird packet pick-up at ACE Physical Therapy &amp; Sports Medicine Institute, 2841 Hartland Road #401, Falls Church VA -- 0.7 miles from Dunn Loring Metro Station</li>
<li>Friday, May 2, 12 noon to 5:45 PM packet pick-up at Pacers Running Store, 3100 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington VA -- across the street from Clarendon Metro Station</li>
<li>Friday, May 2, 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM pre-race dinner at Big Tony's Pizzeria, next door to Pacers, also 3100 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington VA.&nbsp; Guest speaker: Dr. Ben Pearl, DPM - podiatrist, runner, bicyclist, weightlifter: "The Footman Runneth:&nbsp;&nbsp;How to prevent &amp; cure foot injuries"</li>
<li>Saturday, May 3, 7:15-8:45 AM, on-site at Fletcher's Cove, 4940 Canal Road NW, Washington DC.&nbsp; Closest Metro Station is Rosslyn 3 miles away in Arlington</li>
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<li>8:00 AM: FULL MARATHON START</li>
<li>9:00 AM: HALF MARATHON START</li>
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<li>Flat - scenic - beautiful views of the Potomac River - tree-lined - shaded - out'n'back</li>
<li>Start and finish at Fletcher's Cove</li>
<li><a title="GoogleMap" href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=4940+Canal+Road+NW,+Washington+DC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4940 Canal Road NW, Washington DC</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon/DC21005RT.jpg">USATF certified course&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon/DC21005RT.jpg">Course elevation profile:&nbsp;-------------------------------</a></li>
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<li>Highest point is 44m above sea level, lowest point is 12m above sea level</li>
<li>Enjoy a lovely day on the C&amp;O Canal Towpath!</li>
<li>See displays about the historic C&amp;O Canal before &amp; after race</li>
<li>The race course is 99% crushed gravel&nbsp;-- no hills -- no pavement except for two short stretches to prevent erosion, no cross streets</li>
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<li>Be aware the aid stations close down as the last runner approaches:&nbsp; Lock 10 closes at 1:00 PM.&nbsp; Lock 7 closes at 1:15 PM.&nbsp; Lock 5 closes at 1:30 PM.&nbsp; Please if you are a slow runner, bring your own water bottle to the race</li>
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<li>See our web page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon</a>&nbsp;for every detail about marathon weekend</li>
</ul>
<h4>Event details and schedule</h4>
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Pre-race dinner at Big Tony's Pizzeria&nbsp;next door to Pacers on Friday, May 2, at 6:15 PM.&nbsp; Add $10 dinner under Addtional Options
Buy the race director's book
<ul>
<li>You may order an authorgraphed copy of the race director's book The Man Who Stole The Sun for $14, and you can pick-up your copy at packet pick-up.&nbsp; Its main character is an intrepid 14-year-old runner whose bravery rescues Marine Corps Marathon -- but it's much more than that!</li>
</ul>
Off-Site Parking Options
<ul>
<li>Parking is limited at Fletcher's Cove, and we must leave spaces open for the general public, as it's a National Park and open to the public even during races</li>
<li>Thus we want as many participants as possible to park&nbsp;off-site,&nbsp;so that we leave some parking spaces available at Fletcher's Cove for the general public. Off-site parking options:&nbsp;</li>
<li>&bull;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7251816" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The River School entrance on Reservoir Road</a></li>
<li>&bull; W Street, Bending Lane, or Hutchins Place off Reservoir Road</li>
<li>&bull;&nbsp;<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Palisades+Library,+V+Street+Northwest,+Washington,+DC&amp;daddr=4940+Canal+Road+Northwest,+Washington,+DC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Palisades Library, 4901 V St NW, Washington, DC 20007</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>&bull;&nbsp;<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Our+Lady+of+Victory+School,+Whitehaven+Parkway+Northwest,+Washington,+DC&amp;daddr=4940+Canal+Road+Northwest,+Washington,+DC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Our Lady of Victory School, 4755 Whitehaven Pkwy NW, Washington, DC 20007</a></li>
<li>&bull;&nbsp;<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=CVS%2Fpharmacy+4859+MacArthur+Boulevard+Northwest+Washington,+DC+20007&amp;daddr=4940+Canal+Road+Northwest,+Washington,+DC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CVS/pharmacy, 4859 MacArthur Boulevard NW, Washington, DC 20007</a></li>
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<li>For only $10 extra, we offer round-trip Red Top Cab rides from our host hotel&nbsp;Crystal City Marriott, located at 1999 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA&nbsp; 22202-3526 (703-413-5500)&nbsp;to Fletcher's Cove on race day, departing at 7:00 AM and arriving about 7:20 AM</li>
<li>Please&nbsp;register for the taxi service AT LEAST TWO DAYS in advance</li>
<li>From westbound Canal Road, Red Top Cab drops you off at Reservoir Road, at the entrance to Fletcher's Cove</li>
<li>Please cross Canal Road CAREFULLY to get to Fletcher's Cove</li>
<li>For the return trip after you finish, see the on-site Transportation Director.&nbsp;</li>
<li>After you finish, as soon as we get groups of 4 finishers, we call Red Top Cab for a ride back to Courtyard by Marriott, or elsewhere in DC area if you prefer</li>
</ul>

Sponsors - Sponsors -  - see www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon/sponsor.doc

Only Pre-Race Dinner or Cab Ride - Red Top Cab ride from Crystal City Marriott to Fletcher's Cove. Departs 7:00 AM, returns after you finish ($10)

Transfer from another person or use a deferral from a previous race - Transfer from another person or use a deferral from a previous race

Pramod - Pramod

Sponsors - See www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon/sponsor.doc - $250 sponsor

Sponsors - See www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon/sponsor.doc - $500 sponsor

Friends of Logan - Friends of Logan

Only Pre-Race Dinner or Cab Ride - Pre-race all-you-can-eat dinner at Big Tony's Pizzeria in Clarendon - $10

Only Pre-Race Dinner or Cab Ride - Pre-Race Dinner AND Round-Trip Cab Ride ($20)

DYLAN - DYLAN

7 AM Marathon & Half - 7 AM Start - Marathon & Half

Half Marathon or Full Marathon - Members of supporting clubs or active duty military

Part sponsor - Half sponsor

Half Marathon or Full Marathon - Non-Members

Part sponsor - Lauren

Event information

22nd annual Potomac River Run Marathon & Half

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