Washington, DC · 10K · 3K · Fun Run
Capitol Hill Classic
Capitol Hill Classic is a 10K, 3K and Fun Run event held in Washington, Washington, DC. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, May 16, 2027. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 16, 2027
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, May 16, 2027
- Location
- Washington, Washington, DC
- Distances
- 10K, 3K, Fun Run
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Flat to gently rolling
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- capitolhillclassic.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: opens soon
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EDT
- Course profile — 10K
- Lollipop course (a loop with an out-and-back section); Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — 3K
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Capitol Hill Classic
A neighborhood institution that benefits the Capitol Hill Cluster School, this race runs past the US Capitol, Lincoln Park and the Supreme Court. It is the District's largest and oldest 10K.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Washington, DC's largest and oldest 10K; USATF-certified
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Capitol Hill Classic: common questions
- When is the Capitol Hill Classic?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, May 16, 2027.
- Where is the Capitol Hill Classic held?
- In Washington, Washington, DC.
- What distances does the Capitol Hill Classic offer?
- 10K, 3K and Fun Run.
- How many people run the Capitol Hill Classic?
- About 5,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Capitol Hill Classic?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Capitol Hill Classic?
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: opens soon. Listed fee for the longest distance, $55 (from runsignup.com, checked October 2, 2026).
- What time does the Capitol Hill Classic start?
- 8:30 AM EDT.
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