Capitol Hill Classic 10K
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Event overview
The 2026 Capitol Hill Classic is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Washington, DC. The event includes three races:
- 10K
- 3K
- Kids' Fun Run
Registration opened on December 8, 2025. Base entry fees listed are $50 for the 10K, $40 for the 3K, and $20 for the Kids' Fun Run, with later price increases noted in the registration details. Proceeds benefit the Capitol Hill Cluster School, a DC public school serving over 1,100 students.
Courses and race services
All races start near Peabody Primary School, 425 C St NE, Washington, DC 20002. The 10K course travels across Capitol Hill and passes Stanton Park, the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, Lincoln Park, the RFK stadium campus, and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. The 3K goes from Peabody Primary School along East Capitol Street to Lincoln Park and back. The Kids' Fun Run is a single lap around Stanton Park, approximately one third of a mile.
The event is held on a USATF-certified course. Registered participants receive a bib, a timing chip, a technical race T-shirt, and snacks and water at the finish line. A free bike valet is planned at the start and finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.