2026 PVTC Christmas Caper

About the Event

On-line registration closes on Wednesday, December 16, at 12:00 noon
Race-day: On-site packet pickup open 7:00 AM-7:45 AM
No race-day registration
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 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 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
Post-race: Refreshments to keep you warm
Contact: Mike Cannon -- pvtcracedirector@gmail.com -- 910-261-8446

Races in 2026 Ed Barron Holiday Series

February 14 at East Potomac Park in Wasington DC -- By George 5K and 10K
April 3 at Bluemont Park, 329 North Manchester Street, Arlington VA - Easter Classic 5K and 10K
July 4 at Bon Air Park, 850 North Lexington Street, Arlington VA -- Go Fourth 8K
November 21 at East Potomac Park -- Cranberry Crawl 5K and 10K
December 19 at East Potomac Park -- Christmas Caper 5K and 10K

If you signed up for all 5 races, we automatically enter you into this race. If you're not a member yet, you can join PVTC now and take the member prices

Races Offered

Members (If you join PVTC below, you may use the member price) - Members - 5K at 8:00 AM, 10K at 8:10 AM

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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13:10

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$10.00

Non-members - Non-Members - 5K at 8:00 AM, 10K at 8:10 AM

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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13:10

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Washington.

thermostat Temperature

0.0° / 8.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

-4.3° / 4.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

5h 52m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

10.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:18

nightlight Sunset

17:48

About Washington

Learn more about the host city, Washington.

Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as simply Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River across from Virginia and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named after George Washington, a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation, through which human form and attributes are applied to the United States.