DCHalf Marathon
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DCHalf Weekend
The event spans a race weekend in Washington, DC, presented by Pacers Running. It features both a 5K and a half marathon held at West Potomac Park on September 19–20, 2026, with associated festival and expo activities.
Distances
- 5K, West Potomac Park, September 19, 2026
- Half marathon (13.1 miles), West Potomac Park, September 20, 2026
- District Challenge, combines the 5K and half marathon across the weekend
Expo and packet pickup take place at The 507 (507 8th St SE, Eastern Market). There is limited street parking near the National Mall and no onsite parking at the park; organized drop-off locations are provided near the Washington Monument and near the Lincoln Memorial. Nearest Metro access is Smithsonian on the Orange/Blue/Silver lines.
On-course services include multiple aid stations on the half marathon with water at every station, electrolytes at select stations, and gels at one station. Restrooms are available at the start/finish and along the course, including ADA accessible facilities. Bag drop uses clear bags only; uncollected bags will be taken to the Pacers Running 14th Street store.
Participant policies: dogs and strollers are allowed in the 5K with leash and stroller rules and must start at the back; dogs and strollers are not allowed on the half marathon except for service dogs with prior arrangement. The half marathon offers two-person pace teams and bib-assigned corrals based on predicted pace.
Medals are awarded for each distance. Overall and age-group prizes include digital Pacers Running gift cards; details and eligibility are listed for each category and age group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
