Trail Running Calendar District of Columbia 2026-2027

Scenic Georgetown races on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal path with 5K, 10K, and a half marathon on July 26, 2026 plus virtual options.

Scenic 5K and Half Marathon along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in Georgetown with in-person and virtual entry options.

Trail races at Mount Vernon District Park on September 6, 2026 offering 5 km (two laps) and 10 km (four laps) routes, with in-person and virtual entry options.

A 5K and half marathon along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath in Georgetown with in-person and virtual entry options.

Two race options on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Georgetown on September 20, 2026, with in person and virtual entries plus medal and shirt choices.

In-person 5K and half marathon on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in Georgetown on September 27, 2026, with virtual options and walkers welcome.

District 19 in Anacostia on October 4, 2026 is a run crew led, unsanctioned road and trail event offering 5K, 19K and 19 Mile options with course markers, corral seeding, and a shirt, snack, and medal for finishers.

Marathon and half marathon on a flat, USATF certified C&O Canal Towpath course starting and finishing at Fletcher's Cove in Washington DC with aid stations and finisher medals.

A holiday running event in Washington, DC with 5K, half marathon, marathon and virtual options on the C&O Canal path, held December 6, 2026.

A 5K and a half marathon along the C&O Canal in Georgetown on January 17, 2027, with virtual options and points toward year-long series.

St. Patrick's Half & Marathon on March 14, 2027 in Georgetown features scenic courses along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal and a Boston qualifying full marathon.

Flat marathon and half marathon along the C&O Canal Towpath at Fletcher's Cove in Washington, DC. The mostly crushed gravel out and back course offers shaded river views, aid stations, and monetary prizes for top finishers.