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National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler
National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler is a 20 Miles and 5 Miles event held in Potomac, Maryland. It was last held on October 3, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Potomac, MD
Race details
- Last held
- October 3, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Potomac, Maryland
- Distances
- 20 Miles, 5 Miles
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- 20miler.dcroadrunners.org
Registration, course & weather
About the National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler
The National Capital 20 Miler is Washington, DC’s premier fall marathon tune-up race. Taking place on the C&O Towpath, the race offers runners a flat, fast out-and-back course with water and nutrition support at regular intervals. Runners may choose the 20 Miler or 5 Miler option. All runners receive race swag. Members of DC Road Runners receive $15 off the price of the 20 Miler and $5 off the price of the 5 Miler. Make sure you are logged into the same RunSignUp account that you used for your …
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National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler: common questions
- When is the National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler held?
- In Potomac, Maryland.
- What distances does the National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler offer?
- 20 Miles and 5 Miles.
- How do I register for the National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $85 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
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