Laufvergnügen (Half/10k/5k)

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4940 Canal Road, Washington DC

Saturday, October 11th, 2025

🎉 Bigger and Better!!

The Laufvergnügen (German Fun Run) is Back!

🏃‍♂️ What is Laufvergnügen?

Laufvergnügen is German for Fun Run! In celebration of October, Old Dominion Racing, is excited to give you a great Oktoberfest experience.

🍻 Enjoyment Awaits!

Run: Come run, and have a near beer (race is on NPS property, so real beer won't be permitted).
Food: Enjoy some pretzels and brats!

📍 Race Details

This race will start and end at Fletcher's Cove, Washington D.C. and will go down and back the C&O Canal Tow Path.

🍻 Finish Line Festivities

Where food and (near) beer will be waiting for you.

🗓️ Event Information

Date: 2025-10-11

Location: 4940 Canal Road, Washington, DC

For more information, visit the official race website.

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