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Saturday, December 19th, 2026
4940 Canal Rd NW, Washington DC
Half · 5K
31–46°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
35–58°F
rain
2024
36–46°F
dry
2023
31–41°F
dry
2022
26–40°F
dry
2021
33–57°F
dry
2020
23–38°F
dry
2019
20–33°F
dry
2018
26–47°F
dry
2017
40–58°F
dry
2016
27–35°F
dry
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About this race
Come out and enjoy this scenic half & 5k in the heart of Georgetown near the Nation’s Capital. Both events run on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path, however the Half Marathon begins/ends in Georgetown near the Potomac Boat Club while the 5K begins/ends at Fletcher’s Boat House
Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this event.
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