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

Race Overview

The Kitchel Injury Law Capitol Hill Classic is an annual 10K, 3K and Fun Race—the only race run exclusively on the roads of Capitol Hill.

• Beneficiary: Funds raised through the event benefit the Capitol Hill Cluster School, a DC public school serving over 1,100 students.
• History: The race started in 1980, making the 10K the oldest and biggest in Washington, DC.

Event Details

• Date: May 17, 2026
• Location: 425 C St NE, Washington, DC
• Race Types: 10K, 3K, and Fun Run
• URL: Capitol Hill Classic Race Information

Course Information

• 10K Course: Starts in front of Peabody Primary School, just a few blocks from the US Capitol.
• Scenic route: Runners traverse Capitol Hill, passing Stanton Park, the Capitol, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, Lincoln Park, the RFK stadium campus, and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail.
• 3K Course: Begins at Peabody Primary School, heading to East Capitol Street and trekking to Lincoln Park and back.
• Fun Run: A single lap around Stanton Park (approximately a third of a mile).