District of Columbia
District of Columbia Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in District of Columbia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 15 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in District of Columbia below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
Trail 5 km and 10 km races at Mount Vernon District Park with chip timing, medals, technical shirts, virtual option, and series points for year-long and summer competitions.
Scenic 5k and half marathon along the C O Canal path in Georgetown with chip timing, finisher medal, technical shirt and a virtual option.
A half marathon and 5k on the C&O Canal in Georgetown and Fletcher’s Boathouse with chip timing, medals, a virtual option, and series points.
A chip-timed half marathon and 5K along the C&O Canal in Georgetown and Fletcher’s Boathouse, with medals, technical shirts, a virtual option, and proceeds benefiting Team RWB DC.
October 2026
A run crew led event in Washington, DC offering 5K, 19K and 19 mile routes that use both road and trail sections across the city.
USATF certified marathon and half on the flat C&O Canal Towpath at Fletcher's Cove with aid stations, finisher medals, and cash prizes.
November 2026
A Thanksgiving morning 5k in Georgetown along the C&O Canal with chip timed results, finisher medal, long sleeve technical shirt, a virtual option and series points.
December 2026
Multi-distance holiday race on the C&O Canal path in Georgetown and Fletcher’s Boathouse with in-person and virtual options and charity partnership.
January 2027
Scenic C&O Canal races in Georgetown offering a chip timed half marathon and 5K with medals, technical shirts, a virtual option and series points.
March 2027
Scenic, mostly flat half and full marathons in Georgetown along the C&O Canal, with virtual options, timed results, water stations, and series points.
April 2027
Scenic chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon along the C&O Canal in Georgetown with a virtual option, medals, technical shirts, and marked water stations.
May 2027
Marathon and half marathon on the C&O Canal Towpath at Fletcher's Cove in Washington DC on May 1, 2027, featuring a mostly crushed gravel out and back course with river views.
A Georgetown Mother's Day 5k and 10k along the C&O Canal with chip timing, age-group awards, series points, and a virtual race option.
Three distances on the C&O Canal in Georgetown with chip timing, finisher medal and technical shirt; virtual option and series points available.