Winter Georgetown 5K & Half
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Winter Georgetown 5k and Half
The Winter Georgetown 5k and Half is scheduled for January 17, 2027 and takes place in Georgetown with a second start/finish at Fletcher's Boathouse along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal path. The event awards points toward the Year-Long 5k, Endurance, and Back of the Pack series and toward the Winter Series.
Distances
- Half marathon
- 5k
Both races use out-and-back courses on the C&O Canal path. The half marathon follows a light gravel dirt road with minimal elevation change and starts and ends near the Potomac Boat Club in Georgetown. The 5k is an out-and-back on a light gravel flat trail beginning and ending at Fletcher's Boathouse. Walkers and strollers are welcome. A virtual race option is available.
Runners receive a finisher's medal, a technical Drifit event shirt, and chip timing. Live results are posted on Athlinks with a QR code available during the race; final results with series points are posted on the Monday after the event. Water stations are provided: seven stations on the half marathon at listed mile markers and one station on the 5k near mile 1.55; Gatorade is available at some stations.
Logistics include packet pickup at the event, no on-site race registration, port-a-johns near Georgetown check-in, and restrooms adjacent to Fletcher's Boathouse. There is no official bag check; items may be left at the timing tent but the organizer is not responsible for valuables. The event operates in most weather conditions; race officials may delay, change, or cancel for safety reasons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
