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Saturday, September 5th, 2026
4940 Canal Road NW, Washington DC
Marathon
65–82°F · some rain risk
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 5
Rain likely · 73–87°F
Saturday, Sep 5starts near 73°F · 19% chance of rain · wind up to 7 mph
About this race
2026 20th ACE Health Foundation Abebe Bikila Marathon & Half
Date: September 5, 2026
Location: 4940 Canal Road NW, Washington, DC
Registration URL: Register Here
Event Overview
- Participant Limit: 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.
- Sponsor Materials: Sponsors may send or deliver to me 300 copies of your menu, advertising flyer, coupon, or business card in our souvenir bags.
- Event Schedule:
- 8:00 AM: Full Marathon
- 9:00 AM: Half Marathon
Course Details
- 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.
- Certification: USATF certified course DC09005RT.
- Course Elevation: Highest point is 44m above sea level, lowest point is 12m above sea level.
Parking Information
- Parking Limitations: Parking is limited at Fletcher's Cove: we must leave spaces open for the general public, as it's a National Park.
- Off-Site Parking Options:
- 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.
- Additional Off-Site Options:
Transportation Services
- Cab 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.
- Return Service: For the return trip after you finish, see the on-site Transportation Director.
- Taxi Registration: Please register for the taxi service in advance here.
- Drop-off Information: From westbound Canal Road, Red Top Cab drops you off at Reservoir Road, at the entrance to Fletcher's Cove.
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