Carderock 10K
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About the race
2027 Carderock 5k & 10k takes place at Carderock Recreation Area in Potomac, Maryland. Points earned in the event count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k and Back of the Pack Series and toward the Fall Series. Both routes run along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal towpath on a light gravel dirt trail. Each course is an out-and-back with minimal elevation gains.
The organizer describes the course as fast and flat. Walkers are welcome and a virtual race option is offered for participants who cannot attend in person. Event services include a finisher’s medal, a technical (Drifit) event shirt, and chip timing. Live results are posted online and a QR code at the race provides immediate access to race times; final results with series points are posted the Monday after the event.
Packet pickup is available at the event. There will be no on-site race registration. Water and aid details: - Four water stations on the 10k at approximately mile markers 1.55, 2.7, 3.5 and 4.65. - One water station on the 5k at approximately mile marker 1.55. Gatorade is available at some water stations. Restrooms are located by the main parking lot. Parking is available within the recreation area across four parking lots and the event location uses a specific latitude and longitude pin. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
