DC Area 10mi

The Hunter Exam is a unique elimination style fitness event, where finalists earn a coveted “hunter license”. This license not only comes with prestige, but access to future events, perks under The Hunters Association, and private access to the pro hunter portal.

The 1st phase of the event is a 10 mile cross country run. We will eliminate about 50% of the field after this race, based on time.

Subsequent phases include a game called assassin where participants all have a flag attached to their waist and need to acquire the flag of a specific target. Labyrinth, where we have devised mental and physical challenges for participants to get through. Deception, a game where participants have to stay on their toes and figure out who they can trust and finally, 1 on 1 combat.

Registration opens at 6:30am.
Start time for phase 1 is at 8:00am.

Food and water will be available for purchase on site.

Start/Finish
– C&O Canal Towpath, Carderock Recreation Area,
Clara Barton Parkway, Potomac, MD

Course
– On the historic C&O Canal Towpath
between Mile post 2.0 & Mile post 12.0.
– Flat, shady, tree-lined, with scenic riverside vistas
the course you always dreamed about!
– Any runner who registers by Aug 12th is guaranteed
a Race Premium (late registrants, please check after
the race for availability).
– A low-key race for anyone training for a marathon,
half marathon, or for anyone that just wants the challenge.

Race Details
– Parking is available in the parking area near
the start/finish line
– Five aid stations along the course.
– 10 Mile runners pass aid stations five times.
– 20 Miler pass aid stations ten times
(approximately every two miles).
– Each aid station has water and Gatorade.
– First aid, course marshals, and bike support
on the course as well
– This unique out-and-back course runs through
one of the area’s first environmentally-protected
zones, dating back to the 1830’s.
– Watch for deer and other wildlife at dawn.
– The C&O Canal for its entire 184.5-mile length
is a swath of green amidst urban development.
– The race course is a narrow (12-foot) wide
unpaved trail, entirely flat, and runs past
150-year-old locks and gatehouses.
– We share the course with other users and bicyclists,
so stay to the right.

All proceeds go to Marathon Charity Cooperation’s
partner charities.