C&O Canal Towpath Marathon & Half Marathon
Washington, DC
- Marathon, Half Marathon
- Trail (Unpaved)
- Official race website
The C&O Canal Towpath Marathon & Half Marathon takes place in its entirety in Washington DC on the flat dirt and crushed stone surfaced C&O Canal Towpath. 3.28 miles of the towpath will be used for this event. Runners will head southeast from the start to the Francis Scott Key … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Sep 29):
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| H (°F) | 90 | 78 | 74 | 70 | 80 |
| L (°F) | 70 | 61 | 57 | 66 | 71 |
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Holy crap it was hot
This is a low budget production that let me get a DC race. Not a lot of $ so wasn't expecting too much. The packet pick up is only morning … MORE
This is a low budget production that let me get a DC race. Not a lot of $ so wasn’t expecting too much. The packet pick up is only morning of (hint, stay at the Key Bridge Marriott and you are directly across the river from the start, 0.5mi to walk there). Start is in waves since there is a lot going on on the tow path. Surface is crushed gravel so hard to make land speed records for sure and you have to watch divots and large rocks to not turn an ankle. It was hotter than hell this year–74 at the start with humidity in the 80s and climbing to 80 degrees by the finish. Water stations were used for dousing oneself for survival. Run with a hydration pack–there aren’t a lot of stops and there are no porta potties. It’s a simple out and back. The finish is nothing remarkable, Costco snacks. Swag was a challenge coin since it supported a military organization.