Washington, DC · 11.2 Miles
District Ekiden
District Ekiden is a 11.2 Miles event held in Washington, Washington, DC. It was last held on August 14, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 125 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Field size
- ~125 runners
Race details
- Last held
- August 14, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Washington, Washington, DC
- Distances
- 11.2 Miles
- Field size
- About 125 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 27, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 6:00 PM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the District Ekiden
Memorial half marathon.
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District Ekiden: common questions
- When is the District Ekiden?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the District Ekiden held?
- In Washington, Washington, DC.
- What distances does the District Ekiden offer?
- 11.2 Miles.
- How many people run the District Ekiden?
- About 125 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 District Ekiden?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the District Ekiden?
- Registration status as last checked September 27, 2026: completed. $50 (from runsignup.com, checked September 27, 2026).
- What time does the District Ekiden start?
- 6:00 PM EDT.
- What is the course like at the District Ekiden?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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