2026 Capitol Hill Classic 10K, 3K, and Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Race Name: The National Capital Bank Capitol Hill Classic
• Date: 2026-05-17
• Location: 425 C St NE, Washington, DC
• More Info: Capitol Hill Classic Race Page

🎉 Event Details

• Race Types: Annual 10K, 3K, and Fun Race
• Unique Feature: The only race run exclusively on the roads of Capitol Hill
• Beneficiary: Funds raised benefit the Capitol Hill Cluster School, serving over 1,100 students
• History: This event is now in its 45th year, with the 10K being the oldest and biggest in Washington, DC

🏛️ 10K Course

• Starting Point: In front of Peabody Primary School, just a few blocks from the US Capitol
• Route Highlights: Passes Stanton Park, the Capitol, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, Lincoln Park, the RFK stadium campus, and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
• Distance: 10K
• Participants: Open to runners of all levels

🏞️ 3K Course

• Starting Point: Begins at Peabody Primary School
• Route: Runners head to East Capitol Street and trek to Lincoln Park and back
• Distance: 3K
• Participants: Suitable for runners of all ages

🏁 Fun Run

• Course Type: Single lap around Stanton Park
• Distance: Approximately a third of a mile
• Family-Friendly: Great for kids and families
• Experience: A fun way to participate in the event