PVTC Christmas Caper 5K and 10K

About the Event

Course:  Flat – walker- and wheelchair-friendly – One or two out’n’back segments on paved roads

Parking:  Ample and free at East Potomac Park Golf Course, south of Jefferson memorial

Race size:  About 100 in each race, 5K and 10K.  Must finish by 9:30 AM. Only one race per person

5K start and course:  5K run & race walk start at 8:00 AM.  Gather at start / finish banner about 200 feet south of entrance to East Potomac Park Golf Course.  After the National Anthem and pre-race instructionsat 7:52 AM, at the starter's whistle, run south on east side of Ohio Drive, right around Hains Point, north on west side of Ohio Drive to a turnaround point; then south on west side of Ohio Drive, left around Hains Point, and north on the east side of Ohio Drive back to the finish line under the banner.

10K start and course:  10K run starts at 8:10 AM.  Gather about 200 feet north of start / finish banner near entrance to East Potomac Park Golf Course.  After pre-race instructions at 7:52 AM, at the starter's whistle, run south on east side of Ohio Drive, right around Hains Point, north on west side of Ohio Drive to a turnaround point; then south on west side of Ohio Drive, left around Hains Point, and north on the east side of Ohio Drive back toward the finish line.  Turn around left at cones about 100 feet south of finish line banner.  Follow the course a second time.  Upon your return, finish under the banner.

Awards:  Christmas ornaments for top 3 in each race in 10-year age groups (men and women), plus racewalkers

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