Washington, DC · Half Marathon · 5K
Summer District Half & 5K
Summer District Half & 5K is a half marathon and 5K event held in Washington, Washington, DC. It was last held on August 16, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Last held
- August 16, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Washington, Washington, DC
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- Flat towpath, ~50 ft gain
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- bishopsevents.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road
- Course profile — 5K
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road
About the Summer District Half & 5K
A summer half marathon and 5K on the shaded C&O Canal path from Fletcher's Boathouse in DC.
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- A summer half marathon and 5K on the shaded C&O Canal path from Fletcher's Boathouse in DC.
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Summer District Half & 5K: common questions
- When is the Summer District Half & 5K?
- 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 Summer District Half & 5K held?
- In Washington, Washington, DC.
- What distances does the Summer District Half & 5K offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Summer District Half & 5K?
- About 500 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 Summer District Half & 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Summer District Half & 5K start?
- 7:00 AM EDT.
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