2026 20th Abebe Bikila Marathon & Half

Race Overview

• Individual Entries: We welcome 300 individual entries.
• Sponsorship Opportunities: You may also enter as a sponsor (Bronze $250, Silver $500, Gold $1000, which includes a complimentary entry) - All donations are tax-deductible.
• Promotional Material: Sponsors may send or deliver to me 300 copies of your menu, advertising flyer, coupon, or business card in our souvenir bags.
• Event Schedule: EVENTS: 8:00 AM FULL MARATHON ----- 9:00 AM HALF MARATHON.

Course Information

• Course Description: Flat - scenic - beautiful views of the Potomac River - tree-lined - shaded - out'n'back.
• Start/Finish Location: Start and finish at Fletcher's Cove | 4940 Canal Road NW, Washington DC.
• USATF Certification: USATF certified course DC09005RT | Certificate | Color Map | B&W Map | PDF | GMAP.
• Elevation Profile: Highest point is 44m above sea level, lowest point is 12m above sea level.

Parking and Transportation

• Parking Restrictions: Parking is limited at Fletcher's Cove, and we must leave spaces open for the general public, as it's a National Park and open to the public even during races.
• Off-Site Parking Options: Thus we want as many participants as possible to park off-site.
• Nearby Locations: • The River School entrance on Reservoir Road • W Street, Bending Lane, or Hutchins Place off Reservoir Road • Palisades Library, 4901 V St NW, Washington, DC 20007 • Our Lady of Victory School, 4755 Whitehaven Pkwy NW, Washington, DC 20007.
• Taxi Service: We offer round-trip Red Top Cab rides from our host hotel Le Meridien to Fletcher's Cove departing at 7:00 AM on race day for only $10.00 arriving about 7:20 AM.

Post-Race Information

• Return Trip: For the return trip after you finish, see the on-site Transportation Director. After you finish, as we get groups of four finishers, we call Red Top Cab for a ride back to our host hotel.
• Registration: Please register for the taxi service in advance .
• Directions: From westbound Canal Road, Red Top Cab drops you off at Reservoir Road, at the entrance to Fletcher's Cove.
• Safety Reminder: Please cross Canal Road CAREFULLY to get to Fletcher's Cove and walk down the ramp to packet pick-up or straight to the start line if you already picked up your packet.

Event URL

For more details and registration, visit the race page: 2026 20th Abebe Bikila Marathon & Half.