Valentine's Day Half
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2026 Valentine’s Day 5k & Half (February 15, 2026)
The event offers two distances along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in Washington, DC. Distances:
- 5k - starts and ends at Fletcher’s Boathouse
- Half Marathon - starts and ends in Georgetown near the Potomac Boat Club
A virtual race option is available. Walkers and strollers are welcome. The race is organized by Bishops Events and lists Habitat for Humanity (DC/NOVA) as the charity partner.
Course, logistics and race services
Both courses are out-and-back routes on the C&O Canal path. The surface is light gravel; the half marathon is described as having minimal elevation change and the 5k is described as flat with no major elevation gains. The half marathon includes seven water stations at set mile markers; the 5k includes one water station. Gatorade is available at some stations.
Runners receive a finisher’s medal, a technical Drifit event shirt, and chip timing. Live results will be posted on Athlinks and final results with series points are posted the Monday after the race; a QR code will be available at the event for immediate results. Packet pickup is available at the event; there is no on-site race registration. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to 1st and 2nd place in listed age groups. T-shirts are guaranteed to runners registered before February 4. Registration fees are listed for each distance and increase after January 31. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.