Joseph P. Fisher

Joseph P. Fisher

Joseph P. Fisher is the Executive Director of the Academic Resource Center at Georgetown University. Joe is a three-time Boston Marathon qualifier, and he is an RRCA-certified running coach. Joe has been a race director for the National Capital 20 Miler since 2017, and from 2016-2023, he was the Communications Director for Coach Kiprunning, owned and operated by Wilson Komen.

2025 Race Announcement

The race date for the 2025 National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler is set. Both events will run on September 28, 2025. Once again, these races are perfectly timed for fall running season, particularly for runners who…

A Fine Finish

Yesterday’s race went really well despite grim predictions for weather that seemed an awful lot like last year. For the most part, though, the rain held off, and the weather was reasonably mild. Yet again, the finish times were impressively…

2024 Hoodie Preview

Here we are again. We’re a little later than last year, but still out ahead of race day. Behold, runners, the 2024 National Capital 20 Miler race hoodie. I am old enough to remember when these articles of clothing were…

2024 Early Bird Extension

Like last year, we are pleased to announce that we are extending early bird registration rates for the National Capital 20 Miler. Discounted registration rates will now run through August 10, 2024. Standard registration rates will begin on August 11,…

2024 Race Registration

Registration for the 2024 National Capital 20 Miler and Jane Braunstein 5 Miler is currently open. Like last year, we are offering early bird registration rates that will run from mid-May through mid-July. Runners are encouraged to register early to…

Website Update

If you look up and then look down, you should notice that we are actively working to update the appearance of our website. We have a new header and footer! We are also designing new webpages from the inside out.…

Ongoing Gratitude

Thank you once again to Potomac River Running for supporting the National Capital 20 Miler. 2023 marks several years of an ongoing relationship between the race directors, DC Road Runners, and PR Running. We are grateful for the support, and…

2023 Hoodie Preview

Right on schedule, the race swag for the 2023 National Capital 20 Miler has arrived. In luminescent white, it is the 2023 hoodie! Event Registration There is still time to register for the National Capital 20 Miler and the Janet…

2023 Early Bird Extension

We are happy to announce that we are extending early bird registration for the 2023 National Capital 20 Miler through July 31. Standard race registration rates will apply after July 31. Early Bird Registration Fees (through July 31, 2023) DCRRC…

2023 Early Bird Registration

Registration for the 2023 National Capital 20 Miler is currently open. Early bird registration fees are available through July 15, 2023. Standard registration rates apply after July 15. Early Bird Registration Fees (through July 15, 2023) DCRRC Members Non-members 20…