Falling for You 5K, 10K, & Half
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2027 Falling for You 5k, 10k, & Half
The event is scheduled for February 13, 2027 at Great Falls Park Maryland (11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac MD 20854). It offers road race distances that run along the Potomac River and the C&O Canal with views of nearby waterfalls.
Distances
- 5k
- 10k
- Half marathon
All routes use the C&O Canal towpath, a light gravel dirt road with minimal elevation change, arranged as out-and-back courses. Race registration does not include the park entrance fee and park pass specials, including military options, are available through the park.
Points earned at this event count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k, Endurance, and Back of the Pack Series and toward the Winter Series. A virtual race option is offered for participants who cannot attend in person. Walkers and strollers are welcome.
Participants receive a finisher’s medal, a technical Drifit event shirt, and chip timing. T-shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before February 3; additional shirts may be available after that on a first-come, first-served basis. The half marathon has a 3:15 completion time limit.
Aid and logistics: multiple water stations are placed along each course with Gatorade at some stations; approximate mile markers are provided for the half, 10k, and 5k. Awards include top three men and women overall and 1st and 2nd place in listed age categories; overall top-three finishers are not eligible for age-group awards. Packet pickup is available at the event and there will be no on-site race registration. Live results are posted on Athlinks and final results with series points are posted the Monday after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
