Summer Georgetown Half
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Summer Georgetown Half, 10k and 5k
This event offers three road race distances that take place along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal path with separate start and finish locations. The half marathon begins and ends in Georgetown near the Potomac Boat Club. The 5k and 10k begin and end at Fletcher's Boathouse.
Distances
- Half marathon
- 10k
- 5k
Course notes: the routes are out-and-back on the C&O Canal path. Surfaces are light gravel or dirt with minimal elevation change. The 10k is a single out-and-back loop along the canal.
Amenities and services: runners receive a finisher medal, a technical shirt, and chip timing. There are multiple water stations along each course with Gatorade available at some stations; station locations are published by the organizer. Restrooms are provided near start/finish areas and port-a-johns are available for the half marathon start. There is no official bag check though items may be left at the timing table at the finish at the owner’s risk.
Competition and results: the event posts live and final results online and assigns series points toward year-long and summer series including a Back of the Pack series. Awards are given to the top three overall men and women and to age group finishers; overall top three finishers are not eligible for age group awards.
Additional notes: a virtual race option is offered. Packet pickup is available at the event. On-site race registration is not available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
