Capitol Hill Classic 10K
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Event Overview
The Capitol Hill Classic is a long-standing running event held in Washington, DC. Established in 1980, it features a series of races that take place exclusively on the streets of the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Capitol Hill Cluster School, a local public school.
Course Information
Participants can choose from three distinct distances:
- 10K: A route passing Stanton Park, the US Capitol, the Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress.
- 3K: A course heading through East Capitol Street to Lincoln Park and back.
- 0.33 Miles: A Fun Run consisting of a single lap around Stanton Park.
The 10K and 3K races begin near Peabody Primary School. The 10K course also extends toward the RFK stadium campus and follows sections of the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. This event is recognized as the oldest and largest race of its distance within the city. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
