Maryland · Half Marathon · 5K
Founders Half Marathon
Founders Half Marathon is a half marathon and 5K event held in Potomac, Maryland. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, December 13, 2026.
- Race day
- December 13, 2026
- Location
- Potomac, MD
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Location
- Potomac, Maryland
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- dcroadrunners.org
About the Founders Half Marathon
The lowest-priced half-marathon in America! Still a full 13.1 miles and full-service on quality and support! This is race #2 of the DCRR Snowball Series . In past years, it's been the Gar Williams Half Marathon; now it honors all the Club's founders. Course : Out-and-back along C&O Canal Towpath. Previously-USATF certified course, click here for map . We intend to recertify the course before race day, subject to completion of construction in the vicinity of Canal Lock 5. We'll make sure the cou…
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Founders Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Founders Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, December 13, 2026.
- Where is the Founders Half Marathon held?
- In Potomac, Maryland.
- What distances does the Founders Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How do I register for the Founders Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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