Races Half marathon · Washington DC, USA
Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon
Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon is a rolling half marathon in Washington DC, USA, held each March. Starts on Constitution Avenue by the National Mall, climbs through Rock Creek Park to Adams Morgan, then loops back to finish on Pennsylvania Avenue near the Capitol. Early spring, cool, around 5 to 14°C. Washington DC's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
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When
March
next: Saturday 20 March 2027
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Early spring, cool, around 5 to 14°C.
Racing this course well
Starts on Constitution Avenue by the National Mall, climbs through Rock Creek Park to Adams Morgan, then loops back to finish on Pennsylvania Avenue near the Capitol.
Washington DC's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Getting a place
Official Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Saturday 20 March 2027
- Start time
- 08:00
- Time limit
- 4 hours
- Also on the day
- 5k
The course in numbers
The route passes the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington Memorial Bridge, Rock Creek Park and Judiciary Square. It finishes in front of the Capitol.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
Pick your goal for Washington DC
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
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Build your training around Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon?
- The next Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon is on Saturday 20 March 2027 in Washington DC, USA. It is held each March.
- Is the Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon course flat?
- Starts on Constitution Avenue by the National Mall, climbs through Rock Creek Park to Adams Morgan, then loops back to finish on Pennsylvania Avenue near the Capitol.
- How should I train for the Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon's profile and the March weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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Build for Washington DC — around your actual life
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