Potomac River Run Marathon (Fall)
Race Day Weather
Mild conditions, gradual warming
Runners will face a starting temperature of 52°F, rising to 66°F by the end. Winds will be light at 8 mph from the WNW, with occasional gusts up to 23 mph. Given the humidity at 60%, it’s advisable to start conservatively and adjust pacing as temperatures rise.
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Race Info
The Potomac River Run Marathon (Fall) is a marathon and half marathon held each October in Washington, DC, organized by the Safety And Health Foundation. Both distances start and finish at Fletcher's Cove on the C&O Canal Towpath, running out and back along the flat, unpaved canal path toward Carderock, Maryland, with the half marathon turning around near Towpath mile 9.65. The race is USATF-certified and serves as a Boston Marathon qualifier, and it is run in memory of Dean Shulman and Wendy Martinez. It is capped at 350 entrants and is the third leg of the Safety And Health Foundation's annual Grand Prix series.
