Capitol Hill Classic
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
May 17, 2026 - Sunday
3k, 10k
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Race Information
The National Capital Bank Capitol Hill Classic road races are a major community event and an annual fundraiser for the Capitol Hill Cluster School, a DC public school with over 1,000 students. This year marks over 40 years of the annual running of the Classic, which includes a 10K race, a 3K race, and a kids’ fun run and is the only race run exclusively on the roads of Capitol Hill. Approximately 4,000 - 5,000 people are expected to participate in the Classic. The 10K is the oldest and biggest in Washington, DC.
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👍 Run Pick of the Month: Frederick Running Festival
📍Frederick Fairgrounds - Frederick, MD - May 2 & 3, 2026
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Why We Like This Run:
✅ Free Parking, Free Beer & Live Music
✅ Fun, Flat & Scenic Course
✅ Run Both Days for Added SWAG
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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