DC Turkey Trot Half
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2026 DC Turkey Trot 5k & Half
The event offers two distances held along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal path near Georgetown and the Potomac River. Both courses are out-and-back routes on a light gravel trail with minimal elevation change. The half marathon begins and ends in Georgetown near the Potomac Boat Club. The 5k begins and ends at Fletcher’s Boathouse.
Participants receive a finisher medal, a technical Drifit event shirt, and chip timing. A virtual race option is available for those who cannot attend in person. The half marathon has a completion time limit of 3:15; the organizer can arrange an earlier start if a runner’s expected pace is near or above three hours.
The race supports Habitat for Humanity DC and Northern Virginia. Live results are posted on Athlinks with a QR code at the race for immediate access; final results with series points are posted on the Monday following the event. There is no on-site race registration.
Course support and logistics include:
- Water stations on the half marathon at approximate miles 2.1, 3.8, 4.3, 6.55, 8.8, 9.3, and 11
- One water station on the 5k at approximately mile 1.55; some stations offer Gatorade
- Restroom facilities near start and finish areas; port-a-johns available near Georgetown
Packet pickup is available the day before at Road Runner Sports in Arlington. Awards are given to top overall finishers and to age group placers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
