Washington, DC · Half Marathon · 8K
National Women's Half Marathon & 8K
National Women's Half Marathon & 8K is a half marathon and 8K event held in Washington, Washington, DC. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, May 2, 2027. About 3,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 2, 2027
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Field size
- ~3,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, May 2, 2027
- Location
- Washington, Washington, DC
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 8K
- Field size
- About 3,000 runners
- Course
- Flat and fast
- Registration
- nationalwomenshalf.events
- Official website
- nationalwomenshalf.events
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $75 (from nationalwomenshalf.events, checked October 2, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 42°F at the start, 64% humidity, 9 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026)
About the National Women's Half Marathon & 8K
A women's-focused half marathon and 8K starting and finishing at West Potomac Park along DC's monuments and riverfront.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF chip-timed with awards
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National Women's Half Marathon & 8K: common questions
- When is the National Women's Half Marathon & 8K?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, May 2, 2027.
- Where is the National Women's Half Marathon & 8K held?
- In Washington, Washington, DC.
- What distances does the National Women's Half Marathon & 8K offer?
- Half Marathon and 8K.
- How many people run the National Women's Half Marathon & 8K?
- About 3,000 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 National Women's Half Marathon & 8K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at nationalwomenshalf.events. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the National Women's Half Marathon & 8K?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $75 (from nationalwomenshalf.events, checked October 2, 2026).
- What time does the National Women's Half Marathon & 8K start?
- 7:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the National Women's Half Marathon & 8K?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the National Women's Half Marathon & 8K?
- about 42°F at the start, 64% humidity, 9 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026).
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