Valentine's Day Half
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2027 Valentine’s Day 5k & Half
This event on February 14, 2027, offers a half marathon and a 5K along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in Georgetown and at Fletcher’s Boathouse. Both courses are out-and-back routes on a light gravel canal towpath with minimal elevation change. The half marathon begins and ends in Georgetown near the Potomac Boat Club; the 5K begins and ends at Fletcher’s Boathouse.
Points earned at the event count toward the Year-Long 5k, Endurance, and Back of the Pack series, and toward the Winter Series. 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 those registered before February 3; extra shirts may be available afterward on a first-come, first-served basis. The half marathon has a completion time limit of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Aid and support details: the half marathon has seven water stations placed at approximate mile markers 1.55, 3.8, 4.3, 6.55, 8.8, 9.3, and 11.55; the 5K has one water station near mile 1.55. Gatorade will be available at some stations. Port-a-johns will be located near the check-in area. There is no official bag check; items may be left at the timing tent but the organizer is not responsible for valuables.
Live results will be posted during the race and final results with series points will be published after the event. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to 1st and 2nd place in standard age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Walkers and strollers are welcome. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
