Potomac River Views 5K & 10K

About the race

The event offers two distances and takes place at Daingerfield Island in Alexandria, Virginia. It follows the Mount Vernon Trail along the Potomac River toward Old Town Alexandria, reaching Orinoco Park before returning along the same paved route.

• 5k
• 10k

The course is a fairly flat, paved out-and-back with no major elevation gains. Walkers and strollers are welcome. The 10k course has three water stations at approximately mile markers 1.55, 3.1, and 4.65; the 5k course has one water station at about mile marker 1.55. Gatorade will be available at some water stations. Restrooms are located near the marina and there is parking at Daingerfield Island along the George Washington Parkway.

Runners receive a finisher's medal, a technical Dri-Fit event shirt, and chip timing. T-shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before February 24; additional shirts may be available afterward on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration fees are listed with early/late tiers: 5k $30 until February 15 then $35, 10k $45 until February 15 then $50. Race-morning prices increase by $5 for each distance. There is no on-site race registration.

Points from the event count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k, and Back of the Pack series and toward the Winter Series. A virtual race option is available. The race benefits the Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation; the organization rescues, fosters, and adopts homeless pets. Live results are posted on Athlinks with a QR code at the race, and final results with series points are published the Monday after the race. Awards include top three men and women overall and age-group awards by standard divisions; overall top three are not eligible for age-group awards. Photos taken by staff are posted after the event and the organizer runs a social media challenge selecting a favorite post each Tuesday with a prize for the winner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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