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.
  • Joined: August 23, 2019
  • Articles: 32

2026 Race Announcement

The race date for the 2026 National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler is set. Both events will run on October 3, 2026. Unlike in previous years, this year’s events will take place on a Saturday, not Sunday.…

We Did It!

The fall of 2025 has been difficult on all fronts. In our case, the National Capital 20 Miler was cancelled due to the shutdown of the federal government. However, we are fortunate that this particular race has garnered the support…

Rescheduled Packet Pickup

Packet pickup for the 2025 rescheduled National Capital 20 Miler (now a 10 miler) and the Janet Braunstein 5 Miler will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15 at Potomac River Running-Arlington. We will also…

2025 Cancellation

Late on Friday, October 3, 2025, the National Park Service informed DC Road Runners that we could not proceed with the 2025 National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler, due to the government shutdown. At the present time,…

2025 Hoodie Previews

Previews? Did you say previews . . . as in more than one preview?Yes!Yes, I did.2025 will find the event race directors offering participants two sweatshirt options, each with a band new race logo.Please, sit down, and view the previews:…

Packet Pickups

We’re pleased to announce that we have added a third packet pickup option for this year’s races. In addition to our usual setup at PR Running in Ballston, Virginia, as well as our day-of option early on race day, we…

2025 Final Rate Extension

One more time with feeling! We are extending early bird registration rates for the 2025 National Capital 20 Miler through July 31. Standard registration rates will begin on August 1. Presently, there are still openings for complimentary elite entries, and…

2025 Early Bird Extension

In the spirit of celebrating Christmas in July, we are pleased to announce that we are extending early bird registration rates for the National Capital 20 Miler. Our discounted registration rates will now run through July 15, 2025. Standard registration…

2025 Race Registration

Registration for the 2025 National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler is currently open. Like last year and so many prior years, we are offering early bird registration rates for the 20 Miler that will run from late…