Fall is afoot and with the new season comes a variety of marathons and races to choose from. From military affiliated marathons to parent-child races, there’s a run out there for everyone. Check out these six upcoming races in the DMV area and visit the Potomac River Running Race Series for more nearby running events.
September 6, 2015 – Great American Labor Day 5K
September 20, 2015 – Navy-Air Force Half Marathon
September 26, 2015 – Clarendon Day 10K, 5K, and Kids Dash
October 10, 2015 – Feet in the Street 5K
October 25, 2015 – Marine Corps Marathon 10K
November 15, 2015 – .US National 12K
Great American Labor Day 5K
via Potomac River Running’s Flickr
Time: Sunday, September 6, 2015
- 5K starts at 8:00am
- 1K fun run starts at 8:05am
Price:
- 5K – $45
- $35 until September 4
- $40 at packet pickup (September 5) and race day (September 6)
- 1K fun run
- $25 until September 4
- $30 at packet pickup (September 5) and race day (September 6)
From Potomac River Running: “It’s a Great American Labor Day 5k! Join =PR= on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Fairfax Corner for a 5k and 1k fun run – fun for the entire family! This year’s race beneficiary will be Robinson High School Cross Country and Track & Field team.”
More details here!
Location:
Links:
Potomac River Races’ Facebook Page
PR Races’ Official Twitter
More races from Potomac River Running
Navy-Air Force Half Marathon
via Navy-Air Force Half Marathon website
Time: Sunday, September 20, 2015 – 7:00am
Price: $110
Expected Runner Count: 6,500-8,500
From Navy-Air Force Half Marathon: “September 2015 marks the 4th Annual Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and 12th Annual Navy 5-Miler. This race has been voted one of “The Year’s Best Half Marathons” by Runner’s World Magazine!
Runners, both military affiliated and civilian, of all experience levels will start and finish the race in the shadow of the Washington Monument. The USATF-certified course travels by all of the iconic Washington, D.C. memorials and stretches to include the East and West Potomac Parks and the scenic Rock Creek Parkway.”
More details here!
Location:
(Between Constitution Ave NW and Madison Dr. NW)
Links:
Navy-Air Force Half Marathon Facebook Page
Navy-Air Force Half Marathon Official Twitter
Clarendon Day 10K, 5K, and Kids Dash
Photo by Brian W. Knight/Swim Bike Run Photo
Time: Saturday, September 26, 2015
- 5K starts at 8:00am
- 10K starts at 9:00am
- 1K Kids Dash starts at 9:30am at Market Common Clarendon
Price:
- 5K-10K DOUBLE – $55
- 5K – $45
- 10K – $50
- 1K Kids Dash – $10
From Pacers Running: “Join us for the Clarendon Day 10K/5K & Kids Dash, the official kick-off to the popular Clarendon Day Festival presented by the Clarendon Alliance. Easily one of the area’s fastest courses, this course takes runners along a foot tour of the eclectic neighborhoods along the orange line. Top off the race with a post-race party at Clarendon’s hometown watering hole, Whitlow’s on Wilson, and other great restaurants, pubs, and vendors.”
More details here!
Location:
Links:
Pacers Running Facebook Page
Clarendon Day’s Official Twitter
More races from Pacers Running
More about Clarendon Day
Feet in the Street 5K
via feetinthestreet.org
Time: Saturday, October 10th, 2015 – 9pm–2pm
Price:
- $45 to participate in person
- $25 to be a virtual runner
- $1 with a minimum fundraising fee of $75
From Back on My Feet: “The Feet in the Street 5K is part of the Feet in the Street Festival, a free event that encourages people to explore Ft. Dupont Park and take advantage of the streets being closed to traffic. The daylong event will promote physical activity, green transportation choices, healthy eating, community spirit, and will include an array of recreational and educational opportunities.”
About Back on My Feet
“Back on My Feet (BoMF) is a national for-purpose 501(c)3 organization that helps those experiencing homelessness reinvent themselves through running. Our mission is to motivate our members to achieve self-sufficiency that will result in employment and independent living.”
Location: Ft. Dupont Park,
Links:
Back On My Feet’s Official Twitter
Marine Corps Marathon 10K
via Elvert Barnes’ Flickr
Time: Sunday, October 25, 2015 – 7:45am-10:00am
Price: 10K – $55
Expected Runner Count: 30,000
From Marine Corps Marathon: “Participants in the MCM10K (6.2 miles) will run the streets of the nation’s capital and finish at the iconic Marine Corps War Memorial in Rosslyn, VA. The new start is located near the intersection of 4th St and Madison Dr. on the National Mall, directly in front of the National Gallery of Art West Building. The first two miles of the course tours the National Mall from the Capitol, past the Smithsonian Castle. After two miles, the course crosses the Potomac River on the 14th Street Bridge and runs to Crystal City. The MCM10K course diverts from the marathons by making a right onto 15th Street. After arriving at the Pentagon, MCM10K runners will complete their 6.2 miles in parallel to the MCM, finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial . . .”
More details here!
Location:
(At the intersection of 12th St and Madison Dr)
Links:
Marine Corps Marathon Facebook Page
Marine Marathon Official Twitter
.US National 12k
via .US National 12K’s Facebook
Time: Sunday, November 15, 2015 – TBA
Price:
– Before October 31, 2015
- USATF Members, Military, Police – $55
- General Public (non-members) – $60
– November 1, 2015-November 15, 2015
- USATF Members, Military, Police – $60
- General Public (non-members) – $65
Expected Runner Count: 700-800
From .US National 12k: “Open to all runners of all abilities, the .US National 12K on November 15 will unite road racers, and local fitness enthusiasts with some of the best athletes USA Track & Field has to offer on a course through beautiful Alexandria, Virginia. Enjoy a leisurely run with friends and family, go for a personal best, and watch some of the best in the world. The .US National 12K offers a great road racing experience for everyone!”
More details here!
Location:
Links:
.US National 12k Facebook Page
.US National 12k Official Twitter
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