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 11 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!
August 2026
A 5K and Half Marathon along the C&O Canal in Georgetown on August 16, 2026, with in-person and virtual participation options including medal and shirt choices.
September 2026
Trail-based races at Mount Vernon District Park on September 6, 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km distances plus virtual participation options.
Scenic 5K and Half Marathon along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Georgetown on September 12, 2026; virtual options and walkers accepted.
A 5k and half marathon along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Georgetown, Washington DC, offering in-person and virtual entry options with separate start locations for each race.
A 5K and half marathon on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in Georgetown with in-person and virtual entry options on September 27, 2026.
October 2026
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.
December 2026
A set of in-person and virtual runs on December 6, 2026 along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in Washington DC with 5K, half marathon, and marathon distances.
January 2027
A 5K and half marathon along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Georgetown on January 17, 2027, with in person and virtual options and walkers welcome.
March 2027
Half and full marathon in Georgetown on March 14, 2027 with a Boston qualifying full marathon along the C&O Canal and virtual participation options.
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.