Skip to main content
MarathonRun via Active.com

ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute 23½th annual Potomac River Run Marathon & Half, in memory of Dean Shulman and Wendy Martinez

Safety And Health Foundation · Washington, District of Columbia · Saturday, October 17, 2026

The ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute 23½th annual Potomac River Run Marathon & Half, in memory of Dean Shulman and Wendy Martinez is a marathon and running event held on Saturday, October 17, 2026. It is located at 4940 Canal Road NW in Washington, District of Columbia, hosted by Safety And Health Foundation.

Date
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
4940 Canal Road NW
Washington, District of Columbia
20007
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
Links
safetyandhealthfoundation.orgRegister at active.com

o Sponsored by ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute

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

Pre-race packet pickup Friday October 16, 12:00 noon to 5:45 PM at Pacers Running Store, 3100 Clarendon Boulevard

Pasta dinner Friday, October 16, at 6:15 PM -- Pre-race dinner at Big Tony's Pizzeria, 3100 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington VA, with a guest speaker

Race-day packet pickup on Saturday, October 17, 6:45 Am TO 8:45 am, onsite at Fletcher's Cove, 4940 Canal Road NW, Washington DC

  • 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:

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

and

  • 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

Visit event page Subscribe to calendar (sign in required) Download .ics

Organized by Safety And Health Foundation Event Organizer

More Safety And Health Foundation info and events

More races nearby

  • 703 Warriors 5k & 10k
    Washington & Old Dominion Trail, Arlington, Virginia, 22205, United States
    OpenStreetMap Google Maps
    6.2 km from Washington
    Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 7:45 AM

    Come out and enjoy this scenic, flat 5k & 10k at Bluemont Park in Arlington.

    Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this event.

    5k10kRunVirtual via RaceRoster
    bishopsevents.com Register at raceroster.com
  • 2026 PVTC Go Fourth 8K
    325 North Manchester Street, Arlington, Virginia, 22203, United States
    OpenStreetMap Google Maps
    6.4 km from Washington
    Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 7:30 AM

    • PRE-RACE ON-LINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 1

    • Race-day: On-site packet pickup open 6:45 AM-7:15 AM. Race-day registration is OK.

    • Course: Flat – walker- and wheelchair-friendly – Out’n’back on a paved trail through a forest

    • Parking: Ample and free near the start line at 325 North Manchester Street, Arlington, VA

    • Race size: About 100 in the 8K

    • Start: 8K run & race walk at 7:30 AM

    • Awards: Patriotic awards for top 3 in 10-year age groups (men and women), plus racewalkers

    • Post-race: Refreshments to keep you spirited

    • Contact: Mike Cannon -- [email protected] -- 910-261-8446

    Event details and schedule

    • Races in 2026 Ed Barron Holiday Series:

    • February 14 at East Potomac Park in Wasington DC -- By George 5K and 10K

    • April 3 at Bluemont Park in Arlington VA - Easter Classic 5K and 10K

    • July 4 at Bon Air Park in Arlington VA -- Go Fourth 8K

    • November 21 at East Potomac Park -- Cranberry Crawl 5K and 10K

    • December 19 at East Potomac Park -- Christmas Caper 5K and 10K

    • If you signed up for all 5 races, we automatically enter you into this race

    • If you're not a member yet, you can join PVTC now and take the member prices

    See full details
    8kRunTrailWheelchair via Active.com
    pvtc.org Register at active.com
  • Freedom 5k & Half
    4940 Canal Road Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, 20057, United States
    OpenStreetMap Google Maps
    2.7 km from Washington
    Sun, Jul 05, 2026 at 6:30 AM

    Enjoy this fast, flat 5k & Half in the heart of Georgetown near the Nation’s Capital. Both events run on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path, however the Half Marathon begins/ends in Georgetown near the Potomac Boat Club while the 5K begins/ends at Fletcher’s Boat House. Both benefit Operation Enduring Warrior.

    Walkers are welcome to attend this event.

    5kHalf MarathonRunVirtual via RaceRoster
    bishopsevents.com Register at raceroster.com
  • 6th Annual APA & APAF MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll
    1325 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20004, United States
    OpenStreetMap Google Maps
    5.3 km from Washington
    Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM

    Join the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the APA Foundation (APAF) for the MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll

    Run, walk, and roll to support organizations that promote awareness programs and provide services to improve the mental health of young people of color.

    Race Details

    In-Person 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll

    The event will be held rain or shine unless the weather conditions are unsafe (ex. lightning).

    Location: Freedom Plaza, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC

    Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026

    Check-in: Starts at 7:00 am. Arrival prior to 7:45 am required to participate in race.

    Awards and Prizes: At 9:30 am, awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the Men's Division, Women's Division, and Nonbinary Division. Random drawing winners will be announced following the awards ceremony.

    Remote 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll

    Monitor the weather conditions in your area and put safety first.

    Location: Your home community. Join your team's local event or participate on your own schedule throughout the day.

    Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026

    Schedule of Events

    • Wheaton Regional Park opens at sunrise. For the best parking, please arrive early.

    • Registration and Packet Pickup opens at 7:00 am to collect your bib and enter into the random prize drawing.

    • Arrival prior to 7:45 am is required to ensure your participation in the race.

    • Brief speaking program begins at 7:30 am.

    • The 5K run, walk, and roll will begin promptly at 8:00 am.

    • The 5K concludes at 9:30 am.

    • At 9:30 am, Men's Division, Women's Division, and Nonbinary Division winners will be announced, followed by winners of the random prize drawings.

    • To view division winners and participants' times following the 5K, click here.

    Transportation & Parking

    • The main parking lot is Wheaton Regional Park Carousal Parking Lot (Navigate to 2000 Shorefield Rd, Wheaton, Maryland 20902)

    • Overflow parking is available at Pine Lake Parking (2004 Shorefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902)

    • The closest metro station to Wheaton Regional Park is Glenmont Station - Red Line (24 minute walk to race start)

    Questions on event day? Please email [email protected].

    About the APA's MOORE Equity in Mental Health Initiative

    The APA invites you to join us in combating youth mental health inequities and in honoring mental health advocate Bebe Moore Campbell. Your time and dollars can help make a difference for young people facing mental health challenges. Funds raised support the event and benefit the APA/APAF MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program, which supports community organizations addressing the mental health needs of young people.

    Get Social! As you run, walk and roll be sure to share to social media and use our hashtags!

    • #Moore5K

    • #MooreEquityInMentalHealth

    • #BebeMooreCampbell

    Continue Your Fundraising Until July 31st! Funds benefit the APA/APAF Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program.

    Read more about your impact by clicking here.

    See full details
    1 Miles5kRunWalk via RunSignup
    psychiatry.org Register at runsignup.com
  • Christmas in July 5k & Half
    4940 Canal Road Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, 20057, United States
    OpenStreetMap Google Maps
    2.7 km from Washington
    Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 6:30 AM

    Come out and enjoy this scenic half & 5k in the heart of Georgetown near the Nation’s Capital. Both events run on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path, however the Half Marathon begins/ends in Georgetown near the Potomac Boat Club while the 5K begins/ends at Fletcher’s Boat House.

    Walkers are welcome to attend this event.

    5kHalf MarathonRunVirtual via RaceRoster
    bishopsevents.com Register at raceroster.com
More races nearby →

Local running groups & event organizers

See all organizations →
Like Wikipedia, anyone can contribute. Sign up to add your local events.