Winter Carderock 5K, 10K, & Half
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Winter Carderock 5K, 10K, & Half
The event on January 23, 2027 takes place at Carderock Recreation Area on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath in Potomac, MD. All routes run along the C&O Canal path on a light gravel dirt trail; each course is an out-and-back with minimal elevation gain and is described by the organizer as fast and flat.
Distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half marathon
Race entries are chip timed. Registered runners receive a finisher's medal and a technical Dri-fit event shirt. Walkers and strollers are permitted. The event awards top finishers and age group placings: top three men and women overall plus first and second place in standard age brackets; overall top three are not eligible for age group prizes. Points earned count toward the Year‑Long 5K, Endurance, Back of the Pack Series and the Winter Series.
Logistics and services include packet pickup at the event, no on-site race registration, live race results via Athlinks and a race QR code, and runner tracking via SMS at registration. Water stations are provided as follows and may change: one on the 5K, four on the 10K, and ten on the half marathon with Gatorade at some locations. Restrooms are located by the main parking lot. There are four parking lots at Carderock; the organizer provides GPS coordinates for the meeting location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
