Operation Enduring Warrior Half
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Event
The 2026 Operation Enduring Warrior race takes place on March 29, 2026 in Great Falls Park, Maryland. The event offers three distances:
- 5k
- 10k
- Half marathon
Walkers are welcome. A virtual race option is available. The event benefits Operation Enduring Warrior, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports wounded military service members through physical, mental and emotional rehabilitation programs.
Logistics and race details
All courses run along the C&O Canal as out-and-back routes on a light gravel dirt road with minimal elevation change. Runners receive a finisher’s coin, a technical performance shirt, and chip timing. Water stations are provided as follows: one on the 5k, four on the 10k, and seven on the half marathon, with Gatorade available at some stations. Packet pickup is available at the event. There is no on-site race registration. Registration fees vary by distance and increase after March 15; prices also increase on race morning. Results are posted live online and final results with series points are posted the Monday after the race. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to first and second place in standard age groups; overall top-three finishers are not eligible for age-group awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.