George Washington Patriot Run
Mount Vernon, VA
- 10 Miler, 5K
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
The George Washington Patriot Run features a 10 Miler and 5K course that welcomes all runners! The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) is a 25-mile-long stretch of highway that runs along the south bank of the Potomac River from Mount Vernon, VA, northwest to McLean, VA. It is one of … MORE
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Great event on historic grounds
The thought of running on such historic grounds was breathtaking. I loved the packet pickup, pre race and post race. The course along the Mt Vernon trail is cool too. … MORE
The thought of running on such historic grounds was breathtaking. I loved the packet pickup, pre race and post race. The course along the Mt Vernon trail is cool too. Crowd support is limited but when the few that was out was loud.
Rainy day, but still a fun race!
This was my second time at this event, having done the 5K last year. Similar to the 5k, the 10 mile is an out and back starting at and finishing … MORE
This was my second time at this event, having done the 5K last year. Similar to the 5k, the 10 mile is an out and back starting at and finishing at the Mount Vernon estate. I enjoy the scenery – the course runs along the Potomac and provides some great views. There a significant hill down during the first mile and up during the last mile (which hits just as you’re out of gas at the end), so the race is a decent challenge. I thought that race was well organized with decent communication. My only critique is that the specific location of water stations did seem to be published anywhere. I ended up bringing my own, but I remember them placed at miles (1.5/8.5, 4/6). There was a noticeable difference in excitement this year with the rain vs last year where we had great weather, but that’s to be expected.
Fast, lovely course, fun atmosphere
Mount Vernon is a lovely area and I was looking forward to this run. The course is mostly an out-and-back on George Washington Parkway but turns into the estate at … MORE
Mount Vernon is a lovely area and I was looking forward to this run. The course is mostly an out-and-back on George Washington Parkway but turns into the estate at the end to finish directly in front of the mansion. The first mile was a slight downhill, so I felt like I was flying, but regretted starting so fast toward the end when I ran out of gas going back up the hill during the last mile.
This was one of the more crowded races that I’ve ever done, but it was well run. The atmosphere was fun, lots of folks dressed in themed clothes, and one runner even played Revolutionary War-era fife tunes on a flute during the race!
I’d highly recommend packet pickup before race day. I also pre-paid for parking – spots are limited and sell out fast. The race area is quite small for such a large race, so packet pickup was very crowded on race day. There are shuttles from Alexandria to the race start if you aren’t able to get parking. There is a bag check where they’ll take your stuff from the start line to the finish inside the estate.
I found out after the fact that you are supposed to check the clear plastic bag that they give you with your bib and not your bag. I brought a backpack which they graciously accepted even though I did it the wrong way!
The post-race party was fun. They had the standard bananas, snacks, etc., but you could also purchase concessions, although the lines got long quickly! Also, you got a free beer!
The swag includes a tech shirt and a nice medal.
Great race starting at Mount Vernon
Another great race put on that starts at Mount Vernon. Could have used another water stop, but overall fantastic race. I loved finishing in front of GW's house, but the … MORE
Another great race put on that starts at Mount Vernon. Could have used another water stop, but overall fantastic race. I loved finishing in front of GW’s house, but the gravel was so slippery the last 25 yards or heading to the finish line. Really enjoyed walking the grounds after and drinking some post-race beers.
Well produced race, a bit crowded
This race is on a beautiful course and gives you the chance to explore the grounds of gorgeous Mt. Vernon. But it is consistently oversubscribed and the start line is … MORE
This race is on a beautiful course and gives you the chance to explore the grounds of gorgeous Mt. Vernon. But it is consistently oversubscribed and the start line is a bit of a mess. Overall, it’s a nice community race at a higher price point.
Well organized, fun & will return again!
There were over 2,100 runners total for both the 5K and the 10-Mile runs. Great experience all around and well organized. Gloomy weather and wet with some rain. I plan … MORE
There were over 2,100 runners total for both the 5K and the 10-Mile runs. Great experience all around and well organized. Gloomy weather and wet with some rain. I plan on returning in the future to improve my time. I did another 5K the day before and this was my third event this year.
Fun course with great race atmosphere
This was a well-attended race with great atmosphere. The course isn't too challenging. I signed up to run it again in 2022 and encouraged my family to join me. Great … MORE
This was a well-attended race with great atmosphere. The course isn’t too challenging. I signed up to run it again in 2022 and encouraged my family to join me. Great experience all around.