Spring Georgetown Memorial Half
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2026 Spring Georgetown Memorial 5k and Half
Points for this event count toward the Year Long 5k, Endurance, and Back of the Pack series, and also toward the Spring Series. The event features races held along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal path in Georgetown and near Fletcher's Boathouse. Walkers are welcome and a virtual race option is available.
Distances:
- Half marathon
- 10k
- 5k
The half marathon starts and finishes in Georgetown near the Potomac Boat Club. The 5k and 10k start and finish at Fletcher's Boathouse. The canal path is a light gravel dirt road with minimal elevation change; courses are run out and back. The half marathon has a completion time limit of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Runners receive a finisher medal, a technical event shirt, and chip timing. There are seven water stations on the half marathon course at approximate mile markers 1.55, 3.8, 4.3, 6.55, 8.8, 9.3 and 11.55, and one water station on the 5k at about mile 1.55; Gatorade is available at some stations. Live results will be posted during the race and final results with series points will be published the Monday after the event.
Other event notes: packet pickup is available at the event, there is no on site race registration, restrooms are provided near each start area, there is no official bag check, and the event benefits Operation Turbo. Volunteers are assigned tasks on race morning. The organizer may delay, change, or cancel due to weather and will notify registered participants if that occurs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
