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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.

Marine Corps Marathon startuje w Arlington, prowadzi przez Washington, D.C. i wraca do Arlington, żeby skończyć przy Marine Corps War Memorial. Ten uliczny maraton odbywa się w ostatnią niedzielę października, tuż przed urodzinami Marine Corps, i jest organizowany co roku od 1976. Znany jako „the People’s Marathon”, nie ma nagród pieniężnych, nie ma losowania miejsc i jest otwarty dla biegaczy od 14 lat i starszych. Mając około 40 000 finiszerów, to trzeci co do wielkości maraton w Stanach Zjednoczonych i największy na świecie bieg bez nagród pieniężnych. Trasa to maraton w stolicy, a nie impreza na zamkniętym stadionie: zaczyna się w northern Virginia, prowadzi przez Washington, D.C. i kończy się obok Iwo Jima memorial. Zaangażowanie Marine Corps to coś więcej niż tylko branding; impreza powstała, żeby promować sprawność fizyczną, budować dobre relacje między wojskiem a społeczeństwem i pokazać organizację Marine Corps na ważnej scenie obywatelskiej. Pułkownik James L. Fowler początkowo zaproponował ten pomysł jako Marine Corps Reserve Marathon, mając na celu dotarcie do społeczności, rekrutację i danie lokalnym Marines szansy na kwalifikację do Boston Marathon. Biegacze charytatywni, żołnierze, klubowicze i maratończycy debiutanci – wszyscy biegną razem.

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.