HBI 10K
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2026 HBI 5K & 10K
This event offers a 5k and 10k road run through Georgetown, using the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path near the Nation's Capital. The course is described as scenic and generally flat, with the 5k routed out-and-back on a light gravel dirt road with minimal elevation change. Walkers and strollers are welcome. A virtual run option is available for those unable to attend in person.
- 5k, out-and-back on light gravel with minimal elevation change
- 10k, follows the C&O Canal path through Georgetown
Participants receive a finisher's medal, a technical (Drifit) event shirt, and chip timing. Live results are posted on Athlinks and are also available via a race-day QR code; final results with series points are posted the Monday after the event. There is one water station on the 5k course at approximately mile 1.55. Port-a-johns are available near the check-in area. Packet pickup is available at the event and there is no on-site race registration.
The run supports HBI operations. HBI provides free health education, infectious disease screening, and linkage to care for underserved communities in the Washington, DC and Baltimore metropolitan areas. Since 2006 HBI reports in-person education for over 38,841 people and screening totals that include 20,465 for hepatitis B, 15,033 for hepatitis C, and 3,534 for HIV. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
