Revenge of the Penguins is a low-key, low-stress practice race for anyone training for a marathon, half marathon, or for anyone who just wants the challenge. We provide course support and electronic timing usually found only at larger races.

While we have no formal time limit to complete the course, we do mark the passage of 5 hours, the time within which all Marine Corps Marathoners must complete the first 20 miles of that race. All mid-pack and back-of-the-pack runners aiming to "beat the bridge" are welcome at Penguins. Please join us on September 18 to test yourself and prepare for your own racing goals.  At our race, Penguins Rule!

John Steitz, Race Director

- Register On-line

Top three overall M/F + top three 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over, M/F, in both the 10M and 20M.

RESULTS

We use lightweight IPICO timing tags affixed to one of your shoes.They can be picked up on race day only.

Full results will go online after the race.  

Check out the 2009 Results.

START/FINISH

Carderock Recreation Area
o Plenty of free parking
o Bathrooms adjoin the parking area

Directions to Carderock
1) From I-495, take first exit north of American Legion Bridge in MD (Exit 41).
2) Bear left on the exit ramp and turn left on to Westbound Clara Barton Parkway.
3) After about a mile, take the first exit to the right, opposite the Naval Surface Warfare Center.
4) Turn left on the bridge; follow it through a tunnel under the C&O Canal Towpath.
5) Drive 0.3 mi. to a T-junction. Turn left and park.

Parking at Carderock for Penguins is limited to 100 vehicles by the National Park Service.  MCC is arranging alternate parking at an off-site location, with a free shuttle to Carderock.   Carpooling and runner drop-off are strongly encouraged!

COURSE

• 20 Mile Race:

  - Carderock (MM 10.5) West to Mile Marker 12

  - East to Mile Marker 2

  - West to Carderock (MM 10.5)

• 10 Mile Race:

  - Carderock (MM 10.5) West to Mile Marker 12

  - East to Mile Marker 7

  - West to Carderock (MM 10.5)

Course Map

AID STATIONS

- Start/finish - Lock 10 - Lock 7 - Lock 6 - Fletcher's Cove
- 10 Mile racers pass an aid station four (4) times - 20 Mile racers pass an aid station nine (9) times - First aid and course marshals are posted throughout the course. - If you require medical assistance, or if you cannot finish the race, please contact the closest aid station or course marshal.

 ENTRY FEES

• $30 by August 1, 2010
• $40 by September 7, 2010 (t-shirt order date)
• $50 by September 16, 2010
• $60 on September 17 at packet pickup at Georgetown Running Company, 3401 M Street NW, Washington DC (202-337-8626)
• No race-day registration
  
• $10 discount at all times for MCC members and charity partners

HOST HOTEL

• Key Bridge Marriott, 1401 Lee Highway, Arlington VA -- $119 per night
• Make a reservation by phone (703-524-6400) -- Group MATMATA
• Make a reservation on-line 

MORE INFORMATION

• Call 703-927-4833 for a recorded message.
  
• Send e-mail to: steitzj@georgetown.edu