Courses de Marathon près de Bailey's Crossroads

The Potomac River Run Marathon & Half begins and ends at Fletcher's Cove in Washington, D.C., offering marathon and half-marathon distances along the C&O Canal Towpath. This spring trail race coincides with World Laughter Day, and its organizers describe it as the most accessible trail marathon and half in the United States. The route keeps participants on the towpath, avoiding city streets, creating a canal-side trail atmosphere rather than a large urban marathon feel. All finishers receive a Dan Kain Trophies medallion. Awards are presented immediately after each runner completes the race. The recovery zone features refreshments on the towpath, followed by a post-race picnic. The event is also a component of the SHF Grand Prix; runners completing three SHF half or full marathons in the series are eligible for a cash prize. FindMyMarathon voters selected it as Washington, D.C.’s leading marathon in a poll. The series also features a subsequent 23½-mile event held in remembrance of Dean Shulman and Wendy Martinez.

The Semper Fi & America's Fund Team participates in the Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia, a 26.2-mile race that takes place in October. This team supports a fund providing financial aid and long-term assistance to U.S. service members and their families who have sustained wounds, critical illnesses, or catastrophic injuries. Team members receive a training shirt, a race-day shirt, a team shakeout run, a pre-race gathering, and access to a team tent in Charity Village. The Marine Corps Marathon relies on extensive volunteer support, with approximately 1,850 individuals assisting on race day. They distribute water, Gatorade, snacks, Band-Aids, medals, shirts, manage baggage, provide directions, and offer encouragement along the course.

Le Marine Corps Marathon, il part d'Arlington, traverse Washington, D.C., et revient sur Arlington pour l'arrivée au Marine Corps War Memorial. Ce marathon sur route, il a lieu le dernier dimanche d'octobre, juste avant l'anniversaire du Marine Corps. Il est organisé tous les ans depuis 1976. Connu comme “the People’s Marathon”, il n'y a pas de primes, pas de tirage au sort pour l'inscription, et il est ouvert aux coureurs à partir de 14 ans. Avec environ 40,000 finishers, c'est le troisième plus grand marathon aux États-Unis et la plus grande course sans primes au monde. Le parcours, c'est un marathon qui te fait traverser la capitale, pas une course en stade fermé : il démarre en northern Virginia, passe par Washington, D.C., et se termine juste à côté du Iwo Jima memorial. L'implication du Marine Corps, elle va au-delà du simple "branding" ; l'événement a été créé pour promouvoir le sport, renforcer les liens entre l'armée et le public, et montrer l'organisation du Marine Corps sur une scène civique importante. Le Colonel James L. Fowler avait initialement proposé l'idée comme un Marine Corps Reserve Marathon, dans le but de toucher la communauté, de recruter, et de donner aux Marines locaux une chance de se qualifier pour le Boston Marathon. Coureurs solidaires, militaires, coureurs de club, et ceux qui font leur premier marathon, ils courent tous ensemble.

The We Got Your Six Running Festival is a half marathon and marathon event held on the Indian Head Rail Trail in Charles County, Maryland. It begins at 9:00 AM, following packet pickup at the race venue, a brief pre-race talk, and the National Anthem. Participant numbers are limited to 200, making it a focused race rather than a large-scale city event. The event supports the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and is timed by Racine MultiSports. Participants receive a race shirt, a custom bib, and a finisher medal. Custom podium awards are presented after the race. Both individual runners and relay team members are eligible for medals, with the awards ceremony taking place after the race concludes.