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 14 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
Scenic half marathon and 5K along the C&O Canal in Georgetown and Fletcher’s Boathouse, chip timed with finisher medal, technical shirt, and a virtual option.
October 2026
A community-led run in Anacostia, DC offering 19 Mile, 19K and 5K on an unsanctioned road and trail course with race shirt, medal, and festival.
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 5k in Georgetown along the C&O Canal with chip timing, a long-sleeved technical shirt and finisher medal; virtual option and series points available.
A community Thanksgiving run at Langston Golf Course and the Anacostia Tidal Marsh offering a 3K loop and a 1K fun run with proceeds supporting a local charter school.
December 2026
Three distances on the C&O Canal path in Washington, DC, with chip timing, finisher medal, a virtual option, and series points for multiple race series.
January 2027
A scenic Georgetown event with a half marathon and 5k on the C&O Canal path, offering chip timing, finisher medals, and a virtual option.
March 2027
Scenic, flat half and full marathons along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Georgetown with chip timing, finisher medal, technical shirt, and a Boston qualifying full marathon option.
April 2027
A Georgetown race on the C&O Canal offering 5k, 10k and half marathon distances with chip timing, medals, technical shirts and a virtual option.
May 2027
Marathon and half marathon on the flat scenic C&O Canal Towpath at Fletcher's Cove in Washington DC, with aid stations, awards, and Boston qualifying results.
A Mother’s Day running event in Georgetown with scenic flat 5 km and 10 km courses along the C&O Canal, chip timing, awards, series points, and a virtual option.
Scenic 5k, 10k and half marathon on the C&O Canal in Georgetown with chip timing, medals, technical shirts, a virtual option, and series points.
Run a scenic out and back half marathon or 5K on the flat gravel paths of the C&O Canal in the heart of Georgetown to benefit Operation Turbo.