Rudolph’s Race Half Marathon
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2026 Rudolph’s Race 5k & Half
This event offers two distances along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in the Georgetown area. Points from these races count toward the Year‑Long 5k, Endurance, and Back of the Pack series, and toward the Fall Series. Walkers and strollers are welcome and a virtual race option is available.
- 5K: Out-and-back on the C&O Canal path, starts and ends at Fletcher’s Boathouse.
- Half Marathon: Out-and-back on the C&O Canal, starts and ends in Georgetown.
The canal path is a light gravel dirt surface with minimal elevation change. Runners receive a finisher’s medal, a technical (Drifit) event shirt, and chip timing. The half marathon includes seven water stations at approximate mile markers; the 5K includes one water station. Gatorade is available at some stations. Restroom facilities are provided near each start area; port-a-johns are placed near the half marathon check-in.
Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to the first and second place male and female in these age groups: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Live results are posted on Athlinks with final series points posted to the event website the Monday after the race.
Registration fees are listed with early and later pricing and a race‑morning price increase. T-shirts are guaranteed to runners registered before Dec 9. Packet pickup is available the evening before at Road Runner Sports. The organizer does not allow bandit runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
