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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
3530 Water St NW, Washington DC
5K
36–51°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2025
49–68°F
dry
2024
45–61°F
rain
2023
30–44°F
rain
2022
37–58°F
dry
2021
34–47°F
rain
2020
53–66°F
rain
2019
35–59°F
dry
2018
41–52°F
rain
2017
38–50°F
dry
2016
40–50°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Come out and spend Thanksgiving morning with your friends and family along the C&O Canal! Enjoy this scenic, flat 5k in the heart of DC near the Nation’s Capital. This race features a long-sleeved technical shirt. You must register BEFORE Nov 11 to be guaranteed a shirt.
Race Details
- Date: 2026-11-26
- Location: 3530 Water St NW, Washington, DC
- Race Type: 5k
- Registration: Register Here
Additional Information
- Scenic Route: Flat course along the C&O Canal
- Shirt Guarantee: Register before Nov 11
- Experience: Fun for friends and family
- For More Info: Event Details
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