Service and Sacrifice Half
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2026 Service and Sacrifice 5k and Half
This event on November 11 in Georgetown features two race distances:
- 5k
- Half marathon
Both races run along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal path on a light gravel dirt road. The course has minimal elevation change and is an out-and-back route. Walkers and strollers are permitted. A virtual race option is available for participants who cannot attend in person.
Runners receive a finisher's medal, a technical (DriFit) event shirt, and chip timing. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations received before October 28; additional shirts may be available afterward on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration fees before October 15 are listed as $35 for the 5k and $70 for the half, with higher fees after that date and a further small increase on race morning.
Points from these races count toward the Year-Long 5k Series, the Endurance Series, the Back of the Pack Series, and the Fall Series. The Back of the Pack is a series category for runners who average slower paces, allowing competitors of similar pace to earn series points. The half marathon has a completion time limit of 3 hours and 15 minutes.
Aid and logistics: the half marathon typically has seven water stations at specified mile markers and the 5k has one water station; Gatorade is available at some stations. Port-a-johns are placed near the check-in area. Packet pickup is available at the event and there is no on-site race registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
