Sat, Sep 19, 2026

DC Half Races

Washington, DC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020
5KHalf Marathon
Register · From $60

About the DC Half Races

The DC Half is a Pacers Running production that spreads across a full weekend, with a shorter race one morning and a half marathon the next. Runners who want both can do the District Challenge, which combines them. The courses run on city streets through Washington.

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Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles9/19/2026 08:00$60
13.1 Miles9/20/2026 07:00$120
District Challenge9/19/2026 08:00$155

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Common Questions About the DC Half Races

Where can I train for the DC Half Races?

Join a local run club. District Running Collective, Every Person Run Club, DC Road Runners and others in Washington welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.

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