Potomac River Run Marathon & Half, in memory of Dean Shulman and Wendy Martinez

o  Sponsored by ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute 

o  If it hurts, call ACE-PT first at 703-205-1233

Pasta dinner Friday, October 18, at 6:15 PM -- Pre-race dinner at Big Tony's Pizzeria, 3100 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington VA, with a guest speaker 

 

Course Flat - scenic - beautiful views of the Potomac River - tree-lined - shaded - out'n'back Boston Marathon-qualifying course DC21001RT Almost totally flat course -- highest point is 44m above sea level, lowest point is 12m above sea level Course elevation profile: ------------------------------- Enjoy a lovely day on the C&O Canal Towpath! See displays about the historic C&O Canal before & after race Read about the history of the C&O Canal Towpath: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chesapeake_and_Ohio_Canal www.bikewashington.org/canal www.onthecanal.org www.nps.gov/choh www.bikecando.com www.patc.us/store/XX250.htm Event details and schedule

  Start Times The 8 AM marathon is a Boston qualifier Awards $250 to 1st, $150 to 2nd, $100 to 3rd overall M/F in the 8 AM Full Marathon SHF awards to 1st, 2nd, 3rd by 10-year age-group M/F in the full and half marathons This race is the third of Safety And Health Foundation's 2022 Grand Prix $100 cash award to everyone who finishes all 3 of SHF's full or half marathons in 2024 Directions Fletcher's Cove is two miles west of Georgetown at 4940 Canal Road NW From Georgetown, take M Street NW westbound Cross Foxhall Road M Street NW becomes Canal Road NW Continue west for two miles to stoplight at Reservoir Road CAEREFULLY turn left down ramp to upper parking for 85 cars When upper parking is filled, turn right into tunnel under C&O Canal At end of turn, turn left to parking for 200 cars If all parking at Fletcher's Cove is taken, turn RIGHT up Reservoir Road to free parking on-street and at The River School Parking We have about 285 free parking spaces Please carpool or use our Facebook page to share a ride Drop-off instructions Parking is limited at Fletcher's Cove If you can get someone to drop you off, the best place is at the top of the ramp leading down to Fletcher's Cove Don't drive down the ramp to drop off passengers -- you'll get stuck trying to drive back up the ramp Thus we can avoid a traffic jam on the ramp From there, it's a short walk across a footbridge to the start line Logistics Assisted by Gib Leonard, TeamAfrica.com, BuyABrickFoundation 

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DC Capital Striders  Volunteer Instructions Spectator Instructions Packet 
Pick-up Pick up your bib number, t-shirt, and goodie bag pre-race Goodie bag assembly and early packet pickup: Help us assemble bib numbers and goodie bags, and get your bib number, t-shirt, and goodie bag early on Thursday, October 17, 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, at ACE Physical Therapy, 2841 Hartland Road #401, Falls Church VA Pre-race packet pickup: Friday, October 18, 12:00 noon to 5:45 PM, Pacers Running Store, 3100 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington VA, across the street from Clarendon Metro, free parking at Trader Joe's if you buy something -- includes late registration Race-day packet pickup: Saturday, October 19, on-site from 7:15 AM to 8:45 AM Race-day packet pick-up is on-site at picnic tables at Fletcher's Cove You may pick up someone else's bib number and packet if you bring along a signed note or a printed e-mail message from your friend HEADPHONE POLICY: PLEASE DO NOT WEAR HEADPHONES AT THE START, MIDPOINT, OR FINISH LINE so you can hear pre-race/post-race announcements