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Sunday, December 6th, 2026
4940 Canal Rd NW, Washington DC
Half · 5K · Marathon
33–48°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
30–38°F
dry
2024
27–34°F
dry
2023
36–44°F
dry
2022
34–49°F
rain
2021
42–67°F
dry
2020
32–43°F
dry
2019
32–52°F
dry
2018
26–42°F
dry
2017
40–56°F
dry
2016
39–43°F
rain
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About this race
Get in the Holiday spirit with this great race. All three events run on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path, however the Half Marathon & Marathon begin/end 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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