2024 Great Falls Race & Potomac Festival
DESCRIPTION
The 2024 Great Falls Race and Potomac Festival will be held on August 10th in Potomac, Maryland. Preregistration and experience on Great Falls are required to participate in this Class V race.
This year, we have decided to condense the race into 1 day, and as such there will be just 1 event:
CLASSIC – Downriver race. Also known as the “Longboat Race”, but racers may select any boat length. The Great Falls Race demands a paddler to be steady yet dynamic and can reward or punish a racer for choosing an aggressive line. A section of the Falls will be chosen for the race based on our Water Levels Chart and common consensus. Competitors will be allowed 2 race runs in their boat of choice. The fastest single run wins the Cup!
REGISTRATION ENDS AT 9:00 PM ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 8th.
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY. NO ON-SITE RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
Schedule & Location:
Staging area: Great Falls Park (near Tavern), 11710 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854
Saturday, August 10th
8:30-9:00 AM - Racer check-in, sign waivers, receive bibs
9:00 AM - Pre-Race Briefing
9:00-10:00 AM - Safety and timing set-up, racers can take practice laps
10:00 AM - Approximate race start
1:00-5:00 PM Potomac Festival
POTOMAC FESTIVAL
We will host this year's Potomac Festival at Rockwood Manor
The Festival will include:
- Race awards
- Raffle(s) (to be announced)
- Food & drink
- Live music (Dachlord band)
- River-related organizations Paddlesports industry representatives
Address: 11001 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854
FEES
$40 - Great Falls Race Entry Fee
$15 Festival Food (Not included in race free to be paid on site)
$5 - Festival Beer (Not included in race free to be paid on site)
Race rules, registration and information at greatfallsfoundation.org or on the Great falls Race Facebook page at facebook.com/greatfallsfoundation.