District Dash Half
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2027 District Dash 5k & Half
The event on February 21, 2027 features two races that run along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in Georgetown and at Fletcher's Boathouse. Points earned count toward the Year-Long 5k, Endurance, and Back of the Pack series, and toward the Winter Series. A virtual race option is available.
Distances:
- Half Marathon: out-and-back on C&O Canal; light gravel, minimal elevation change.
- 5K: out-and-back on C&O Canal path; light gravel, flat.
The half marathon starts and finishes in Georgetown near the Potomac Boat Club; the 5K starts and finishes at Fletcher's Boathouse. Walkers and strollers are welcome. The half marathon course has seven water stations at approximate mile markers 1.55, 3.8, 4.3, 6.55, 8.8, 9.3 and 11.55. The 5K course has one water station near mile 1.55. Gatorade will be available at some stations.
Runners receive a finisher’s medal, a technical (Drifit) event shirt if registered before the guarantee date, and chip timing. Live results and final results with series points are published after the race; a QR code at the venue provides immediate live results. There is no official bag check; items may be left at the timing tent but organizers are not responsible for valuables.
Awards are given to the top three overall men and women and to first and second in multiple age groups. Packet pickup is available at the event; there is no on-site race registration. Parking differs by race location, so participants should use the appropriate venue parking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
