Sunday, February 19, 2012, 10:30am – 4:30pm
Marathon: The race is conducted on a USATF-certified course consisting of three scenic loops with rolling hills. This race may be run as a Boston Marathon qualifier.
Marathon Relay: The relay is run at the same time and on the same course as the Marathon. The relay exchange is at the USDA Visitor Center. The relay team consists of three people in one of the five categories: Open Men, Open Women, Masters Men, Masters Women, and Co-Ed.The Course closes at 4:30 pm (6 hours after the start time). Race officials reserve the right to remove from the course runners who have not begun the third loop by the four-hour mark in the race.
We share the course with vehicular traffic. Wearing of headphones or earbuds is strongly discouraged. Runners who insist on wearing them are urged to keep the volume low enough to maintain situational awareness and safety.
Amenities: Long sleeve T-shirts for all entrants. Medals to all Marathon finishers.
REGISTRATION
Fees:
| Registration Dates | Marathon Fee | Relay Fee, per person |
| Before or on Saturday, February 4, 2012 | $45 | $22.50 |
| Sunday, Feb. 5 to Friday, February 17 | $50 | $25.00 |
| Saturday, February 18 or Sunday, February 19 | $55 | $27.50 |
- Entry fees are non-refundable.
- Register online until 7 pm on February 17th.
- No mail-in registration for 2012 ... online only, or in person at packet pickup.
VOLUNTEERS
We're going to need lots of volunteer support to put on this race, especially on race day but also to prepare for and set up the event. If you'd like to help, please contact Audrey Perlow. Thank you in advance!
PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION
Packet Pickup and Late Registration will be on Saturday, February 18th from 5 to 8 pm at the Greenbelt Holiday Inn, 7200 Hanover and on race day at the Greenbelt Youth Center from 8:30 to 10 am. See the Area Map for directions.
WEATHER
The average temperature at the start time is 40 degrees. Be prepared for winter weather running, and dress appropriately.
AWARDS
Top three overall and master (men and women)
Male and Female Age Group awards - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
AFTER THE RACE
A hot meal will be served and awards will be presented in the Youth Center after the race.
RACE RESULTS
Past Winners (1962-2007) of the George Washington Birthday Marathon
2011 George Washington Birthday Marathon and Relay
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Read the proclamations celebrating the 50th Anniversary (2011) edition of this race. |
2010: The race was canceled due to Snowmageddon.
2009 George Washington Birthday Marathon and Relay
2008 George Washington Birthday Marathon and Relay
2007 George Washington Birthday Marathon and Relay results. Photos!
2006 George Washington Birthday Marathon and Relay results. Photos!
2005 George Washington Birthday Marathon and Relay results.
2004 George Washington Birthday Marathon and Relay results.
2003 The race was canceled due to a snowstorm.
2002 George Washington Birthday Marathon and Relay results.
2001 George Washington Birthday Marathon and Relay results.
