DC Area Race Calendar

7:30 AM – Half Marathon
8:00 AM – 5K

Both races on the scenic C&O Towpath

Medals to all half marathon finishers

Packet Pickup
Sunday, May 22nd, 6:00 AM – 7:45 AM, on site at C&O Canal Towpath, Carderock Recreation Area, Clara Barton Parkway, Carderock, MD

Start/Finish & Parking
The race starts and ends at C&O Canal Tow Path, Carderock Recreation Area, Clara Barton Parkway, Carderock, MD. Directions to Parking can be found using Google Maps

Aid Stations
-Three aid stations along the course
-5K runners pass an aid station twice
-Half-marathoners pass aid stations six times (approximately every 2 miles)
-Each aid station has water and Gatorade
-First aid, course marshals, and bike support on the course as well.

The Third Annual Outing of the World-Famous JUNETEENTH HALF MARATHON & 10K…

COST – FREE (Commemorative Shirts Available for Purchase)

LOCATION (Start/Finish & Post-Race Festivities) – Fort Stanton Park, 1820 Erie Street SE, Washington, DC 20020

MEET – Sunrise (~5:30am)

PRE-RUN STRETCH – 6am

STARTING GUN TIME – 6:19am (Half); 6:30 (10k)

POST-RACE FESTIVITIES – 9am – 1pm

DETAILS:

The 2022 edition of the Juneteenth Half Marathon & 10K again takes us along the entirety of the Civil War Defenses of Washington Trail–truly a proper trail run (i.e. dirt & elevation 😉 and definitely one of DC’s hidden gems. As with last year’s race, participants have the choice of one of two distance options: half marathon & 10K…

Half Marathon (out and back; 1,378ft elevation gain)

10K (one-way, northbound; 483ft elevation gain)

Water stops will be located at the access trail to Ridge Road Recreation Center (Mile 3.5 & 8.8) and at the northern and southern trailheads (Minnesota Ave/Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave intersection; Mile 6.4 & across from the Anacostia Smithsonian Museum; Mile 0.0 & 12.4).

Enjoy the U.S. National Arboretum in full swing during FONA’s Summer 5K on June 25th. This race will take you past garden collections in full bloom, over tree-lined rolling hills, and along streams winding their way to the Anacostia River.

This race is not only scenic, but also safe and secure. All roads are closed to cars during this race so you can safely enjoy running through this 450-acre urban green space.

Early Bird Pricing until May 15th: $40, includes race tshirt
Standard Pricing after May 15th: $55, tshirt not included

Strollers and dogs are welcome, but dogs must stay on a 5′ non-retractable leash. All in-person participants will be required to pick up their race packet at the National Arboretum on Friday, June 24 between 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM or on race morning from 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.

Run Hope Work is excited to bring forth our Run For A Better Life 5K on June 26 at 8:00am. Racers will take on the fast, flat, out and back 5K course on the C&O Tow Path starting at Fletcher’s Cove and initially running upstream. Run Hope Work is a DC based nonprofit organization that helps local youth and adult residents take control of their futures through a holistic work readiness training program. The individuals we aim to uplift are often returning citizens, young adults dealing with housing instability in communities impacted by gun violence. Run Hope Work implements a running component, a meditation curriculum and workforce training to gain certifications in the construction trades. We take people who are ready to work and make them “Work Ready”.

We are running to raise awareness about our mission and to fundraise for our Post Covid Replacement Strategy. Funds raised through this 5K will allow Run Hope Work to get more DC youth off the streets, acquire skills and get them into respectable jobs. We’re helping empower our community with hopes to end the cycle of poverty and violence. Please join us! Let’s all Run for a Better Life.

The Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon is a point-to-point race. The trail is made of pavement, dirt, and crushed stone. The race course will descend about 1400′. The 9:00 am race start is located on the rail trail below First/Front Street in Thomas, WV. The race finish is in Parsons, WV. At 8:00 am, a bus will transport runners from Parsons to the race start in Thomas.

RACE ENTRY WILL CLOSE AT 200 RUNNERS!

Start/Finish

C&O Canal Towpath, Carderock Recreation Area, Clara Barton Parkway, Carderock MD between Mile post 10 and 11 and finishes at the same place.

Packet Pickup
Sunday, September 19, 6:00 AM -7:45 AM, on site at C&O Canal Tow Path, Carderock Recreation Area, Clara Barton Parkway, Carderock, MD.

Start/Finish & Parking
-Directions to Parking can be found using Google Maps
-Parking is available in the parking area near the start/finish line.

Aid Stations
-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.