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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 · 71–83°F
Saturday, Sep 5starts near 71°F · 30% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
2026 20th ACE Health Foundation Abebe Bikila Marathon & Half
Date: 2026-09-05
Location: 4940 Canal Road NW, Washington, DC
Registration: Register here
Important Notes
- Regret: WE REGRET THAT WE CAN'T PROVIDE REFERRALS FROM THIS RACE TO ANOTHER, EXCEPT TO OCTOBER 17, AS THESE TWO WILL BE THE LAST MARATHONS WE HOST.
- Entries: We welcome 300 individual entries
- Sponsorship: You may also enter as a sponsor (Bronze $250, Silver $500, Gold $1000, which includes a complimentary entry) - All donations are tax-deductible
- Souvenir Bags: Sponsors may send or deliver to me 300 copies of your menu, advertising flyer, coupon, or business card in our souvenir bags
Event Schedule
- Marathon Start: 8:00 AM FULL MARATHON
- Half Marathon Start: 9:00 AM HALF MARATHON
- Course Details: 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
Course Certification
- Certification: USATF certified course DC09005RT
- Course Map: Color Map | B&W Map | PDF
- Elevation: Highest point is 44m above sea level, lowest point is 12m above sea level
- Experience: Enjoy a lovely day on the C&:O Canal Towpath! See displays about the historic C&:O Canal before &: after race
Parking Information
- Parking Limitation: Parking is limited at Fletcher's Cove, and we must leave spaces open for the general public.
- Off-Site Options: Off-site parking options include:
- 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
- CVS/pharmacy, 4859 MacArthur Boulevard NW, Washington, DC 20007
Transportation
- 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.
- Return Trip: For the return trip after you finish, see the on-site Transportation Director.
- Registration: Please register for the taxi service in advance here.
- Drop Off: From westbound Canal Road, Red Top Cab drops you off at Reservoir Road, at the entrance to Fletcher's Cove.
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