Operation Enduring Warrior Half
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Event overview
The 2026 Operation Enduring Warrior race takes place on March 29, 2026 in Great Falls, Maryland. The event offers the following distances:
- 5k
- 10k
- Half marathon
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. A virtual race option is available. Race registration does not include the park entrance fee. Runners receive a finisher’s coin, a technical (Dri-Fit) event shirt, and chip timing. Packet pickup is available at the event. There will be no on-site race registration for this event. T-shirts are guaranteed to runners registered before March 18. Registration fees vary by distance and increase after March 15, with an additional price increase on race morning.
Course, services and results
Courses run along the C&O Canal and alongside the Potomac River, on a light gravel dirt road with minimal elevation change using out-and-back routes. Post-race waterfalls are noted in the venue area. Water stations are provided as follows: one on the 5k, four on the 10k, and seven on the half marathon, with Gatorade at some stations. Restrooms are available near the roundabout. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to first and second place in specified age groups; overall top-three finishers are not eligible for age-group prizes. Live results are posted online with a race QR code and final results with series points are posted the Monday after the race. The event benefits Operation Enduring Warrior. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
