Dick's Sporting Goods
Dicks
7th Annual medal POTOMAC RIVER RUN MARATHON
Sunday, May 2, 2010 - 7:00 AM
Celebrating World Laughter Day

On the historic C&O Canal Towpath
Start & finish at Carderock Recreation Area

Marathon Charity Cooperation
mcc
www.mc-coop.org/marathon
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Simultaneous with this marathon, we conduct a half marathon in Alexandria -- see www.mc-coop.org/arf
and a 5K in Alexandria -- see www.mc-coop.org/arf5k

  • Course
  • Flat - scenic - beautiful views of the Potomac River - tree-lined - shaded - out'n'back - USATF-certified course MD-09009-RT
  • Enjoy!
  • Enjoy a lovely day on the C&O Canal Towpath! See displays about the C&O Canal before & after race
  • T-shirt
  • Colorful, technical grade -- by Sport Science Sport Science™
  • Past years' t-shirts:
  • 2009 front | PSD | 2008 back | PSD
  • 2008 front | 2008 back | PSD front
  • 2007 t-shirt | 2007 front | 2007 back (7mB)
  • 2006 front | 2006 back
  • 2005 front
  • 2004 front | 2004 back
  • Goodie bag with samples, coupons & gift certificates
  • Host Hotel
  • Reserve On-Line KBM at Key Bridge Marriott, 1401 Lee Highway, Arlington VA 22209-1201 | Photo
  • Call 1-800-676-2959 toll-free, 703-524-6400 local
  • Group Number MCMMCMA -- Reserve by March 30
  • Pre-Race
  • Packet pick-up Saturday, May 1, 2:00–6:00 PM, at Georgetown Running Company
  • 4461 Willard Avenue, Chevy Chase MD 20815 (301-215-6355) (free parking; a short walk from Friendship Heights Metro)
  • Race-Day
  • Packet pick-up Sunday, May 2, 5:30–6:45 AM, at Carderock Recreation Area
  • Post-race
  • Refreshments courtesy of sponsors, medals by Dan Kain Trophies, presentation of awards; certificates of completion by mail
  • Awards
  • $250 to 1st, $150 to 2nd, $100 to 3rd overall M/F; gift certificates to 1st, 2nd, 3rd by 10-year age-group M/F
  • Benefits
  • Marathon Charity Cooperation and its charitable partners
  • You may also donate to American Red Cross International Response Fund in Haiti
  • Open to
  • Runners of all levels of ability who can cover the course in less than 6 hours
  • Field Limit
  • 300 marathoners
  • Directions
  • To Carderock:
  • From I-495, take Exit 41 north of American Legion Bridge in MD.
  • Bear west on the exit ramp and turn onto westbound Clara Barton Parkway.
  • After one mile, bear right and take the first exit to the right (Carderock | Naval Surface Warfare Center).
  • Turn left on the bridge; follow it through a tunnel under the C&O Canal Towpath.
  • Drive 0.3 miles to a T-junction. Turn right to westmost parking lot.
  • Parking
  • We have about 150 free parking spaces. Please carpool or use our Facebook page to share a ride.
  • Past year's results
  • 2009
  • 2008 | Photos
  • 2007 | Photos        
  • 2006 | Photos
  • 2005 | Photos
  • 2004 | Photos
  • Past years' charitable support and website

  • Sponsors
  • Dicks
  • Dick's Sporting Goods

    GRC

  • Georgetown Running Company
          • 3401 M Street NW, Washington DC (202-337-8626)
          • 4461 Willard Avenue, Chevy Chase MD (301-215-6355)

    RBC

  • RBC Wealth Management - Mr. Nick Ruffin, Investment Advisor (703-556-9490)

    BigWheel

  • Big Wheel Bikes (703-739-2300, 703-522-1110, 301-652-0192, 202-337-0254)

     

    OnTheScene

  • On The Scene, LLC - Ms. Chrissy Fauls (571-426-8418)
          Health and Safety Coordinator
          Distributor, Shaklee Performance® Maximum Endurance Sports Drink

     

  • To become a sponsor, please see www.mc-coop.org/marathon/sponsor.doc | PDF or call 703-927-4833 or write racedirector@att.net

  • Training Program
  • Join our winter training program
  • Marathon Hero
  • Potomac River Run Marathon is Dana Casanave's 15th marathon in 2010 -- Read her story

  • POTOMAC RIVER RUN MARATHON • REGISTRATION FORM
    Make checks payable to MCC • 2776 South Arlington Mill Drive #246 • Arlington VA 22206

    By entering this event, I agree, warrant and covenant as follows: I know that running is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter or run in competitive runs unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in this race including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat and/or humidity, the conditions of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Marathon Charity Cooperation, RRCA, USATF, National Park Service, and all sponsors of this event, their directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I acknowledge that the application fee shall be non-refundable. I agree that the organizers of this event may use my name and likeness for publicity purposes.

    Signature ______________________________________ (parent or guardian if under 18)
    Name ________________________________________________________  Gender [___] (M | F)   Age on 5/2/2010 [__ __]
    
    Address _____________________________________________________  Birthday ____ ____-____ ____-____ ____ ____ ____ (mm-dd-yyyy)
    
    City ST ZIP _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________	
    
    E-mail ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________	
    
    Phone ____ ____ ____-____ ____ ____-____ ____ ____ ____        T-shirt  [___]  (S | M | L | XL | XXL)     
    
    Best Marathon __:__ __:__ __ Where/When?___________________________________________________________________________________
    
    Enclosed is my entry fee, payable to MCC
    
    MEMBERS OF MCC                                                 NON-MEMBERS
    [__] $30 by January 31, 2010                                   [__] $40 by January 31, 2010 
    [__] $40 by February 28, 2010                                  [__] $50 by February 28, 2010 
    [__] $50 by March 31, 2010                                     [__] $60 by March 31, 2010
    [__] $60 by April 30, 2010                                     [__] $70 by April 30, 2010
    [__] $70 on May 1, 2010, at packet pickup                      [__] $80 on May 1, 2010, at packet pickup
               No race-day registration, please.
    [__] Enclosed is an additional tax-deductible donation $___ to MCC   $___ to MCC partner charity _________________________
    
    [__] Enclosed is an additional tax-deductible donation $___ to American Red Cross International Response Fund in Haiti 
    
    
    OPTIONAL: MCC Membership Application – Join MCC and save $10 on each of our programs and races
    MCC’s Mission: Marathon Charity Cooperation (MCC) is a non-profit corporation organized as a charitable and educational foundation for the benefit of the public both locally and globally. The MCC mission includes funding a cooperative of non-profit member-charities who both benefit from and contribute to the events hosted. Our events provide opportunities for personal and professional growth in addition to education of the public serving people of all ages.
    [_] I apply for 2010 membership in Marathon Charity Cooperation. Enclosed is my check to MCC for $10
    Please make checks payable to MCC, 2776 South Arlington Mill Drive #246, Arlington VA 22206