Great Falls 16K
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Great Falls 8k and 16k
The event on February 28, 2027 offers two distances run along the Potomac River near Great Falls Park in Maryland. The course follows the C&O Canal path as an out-and-back route on a light gravel dirt road with minimal elevation change. For this edition, runners will travel north on the C&O Canal path and can view nearby waterfalls after the race.
Distances
- 8k
- 16k
Points from these races count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k, Endurance, and Back of the Pack series and toward the Winter Series. Walkers are welcome and a virtual race option is available for participants who cannot attend in person. Race registration does not include the park entrance fee.
Runners receive a finisher medal, a technical DriFit event shirt, and chip timing. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed before March 17; extra shirts may be available afterward on a first-come, first-served basis. Packet pickup is available at the event and there will be no on-site race registration.
Live results will be posted on Athlinks and via a race QR code, with final results and series points posted the Monday after the event. Awards include top three men and women overall and first and second place in age categories 19 and under, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70 plus. Banditing is not allowed and may lead to removal or disqualification.
Location: Great Falls Park Maryland, 11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac MD 20854. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
