Semper Fi 5K & Half
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2026 Semper Fi 5K & Half
The event offers two distances that run on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path near Georgetown and Fletcher’s Boathouse. Courses are out-and-back routes on a light gravel canal towpath with minimal elevation change and no major elevation gains.
Distances:
- Half marathon : starts and finishes in Georgetown near the Potomac Boat Club.
- 5K : starts and finishes at Fletcher’s Boathouse.
Points earned at the event count toward the Year-Long 5k, Endurance, and Back of the Pack series, and also toward the Fall Series. Walkers are welcome. A virtual race option is available for participants who cannot attend in person.
Participants receive a finisher’s medal, a technical Dri‑fit event shirt (shirts guaranteed for runners registered before Oct 14), and electronic chip timing. The half marathon has a published completion time limit of 3:15.
The event benefits the Semper Fi & America’s Fund. Live race results will be posted on Athlinks and via a race-day QR code, with final results and series points posted to the organizer’s website the Monday after the race.
Support services described for the event include multiple water stations on the half marathon course and one on the 5K course, restroom locations near each start/finish area, on-site packet pickup at Road Runner Sports before race weekend, and informal bag drop at the timing tent with no official bag-check service. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
