Race Date: October 4, 2026
The race date for the 2026 National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler is set. Both events will run on October 4, 2026. Once again, these races are perfectly timed for fall running season, particularly for runners who…
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…
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…
We are pleased to announce that we have been able to reschedule the 2025 National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler with some minor tweaks. Please, continue reading. On November 16, 2025, DC Road Runners will be holding…
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,…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…