Races Half marathon · Washington, USA
National Women's Half Marathon
National Women's Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Washington, USA, held each May. A loop on paved roads through the parkland of central Washington, starting and finishing at West Potomac Park. The listing rates it ultra-flat and describes it as a fast course. Early May in Washington is mild, typically 8 to 21°C, with a chance of showers. On a course as flat as National Women's Half Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
May
next: Sunday 2 May 2027
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Early May in Washington is mild, typically 8 to 21°C, with a chance of showers.
Racing this course well
A loop on paved roads through the parkland of central Washington, starting and finishing at West Potomac Park. The listing rates it ultra-flat and describes it as a fast course.
On a course as flat as National Women's Half Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Getting a place
Official National Women's Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 2 May 2027
- Also on the day
- 8k
The course in numbers
- Course status
- USATF certified
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Asked often
- When is National Women's Half Marathon?
- The next National Women's Half Marathon is on Sunday 2 May 2027 in Washington, USA. It is held each May.
- Is National Women's Half Marathon course flat?
- A loop on paved roads through the parkland of central Washington, starting and finishing at West Potomac Park. The listing rates it ultra-flat and describes it as a fast course.
- How should I train for National Women's Half Marathon?
- Train specifically for Washington — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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