DC 5K
The District's best race has a new distance. We are excited to announce the addition of the DC Half 5K, one more distance to give you one less excuse to not miss the excitement of race weekend.
All 5K runners will receive a medal, race shirt, and be able to enjoy the post-race festivities. Registration is NOW OPEN. Entries will be limited to 1,000 runners so grab your spot now!
RACE START:
The 2024 DCH 5K start for all runners is 7:40 A.M. The 5K course will start at the same location as the DC Half Marathon & Relay, on Ohio Dr SW close to the intersection with West Basin Dr. Plan to be in the start corral area and ready to run by no later than 7:25 AM. Self-seeding, placing yourself in the start area by your predicted pacer per mile, will ensure that all runners can confidently begin their race. The timing area will have a hard close at 7:55 AM for start data capture. Any runners who do not cross the start mat by then will not be able to receive a finish time for their race.
GETTING TO THE RACE:
Metro
Metro will NOT open early for this event.
The nearest metro station for after the race is Smithsonian Station (Orange, Blue & Silver lines).
Parking
There is no onsite parking for the DC Half. Limited street parking is available around and near the National Mall. You can visit this site for more information on parking in DC. If you are driving, please plan on allowing ample time to find parking and walk to the start line.
Suggested Drop Off Locations
If you plan on being dropped off at the start line, we suggest two locations:
–15th Street NW in front of the Washington Monument
–Constitution Ave NW & 23rd St NW near the Lincoln Memorial
Please remember you will need to allow for time to walk to the start line.
BAG DROP:
Bag drop will be located near the start/finish line at West Potomac Park. You will be able to use your CLEAR provided Tee Shirt bag for this or ask for a bag at packet pickup. (Only clear bags will be allowed to be left in Bag Drop please!)
Bags must be collected post-race by 11:00am.
RESTROOMS:
Restrooms will be available near the start/finish line. Restrooms will also be on course at the water stops.
POST-RACE:
Pre-packaged post race refreshments and water will be available at the finish line. Please make your way through the finish area once you have collected your medal and refreshments. You will NOT be allowed to wait at the finish line for family/friends. Please plan to meet outside of the finish line area in West Potomac Park.
RESULTS AND AWARDS**:
In-Person results will be posted shortly after the race ends.
2023 Results - https://areep.com/results/live/index.php?ID=144
The DC Half 5K will offer results and awards three deep, non-duplicating in categories based on 3 Gender Identifications:
–Male
–Female
–Non-Binary
Top 3 Overall—Male, Female, Non-Binary
Top 3 Age Groups—Male, Female
1–7, 8–10, 11–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, 80+
** "None" gender-indicated racers will not be eligible for any awards but will have results presented in overall order.
COURSE:
The 5K course MAP is being finalized now and will be posted by July 1.
*Start Time: 7:40AM
The DC Half 5K course will start at the same location as the DC Half Marathon & Relay, on Ohio Dr SW close to the intersection with West Basin Dr and is an out and back route. Athletes will follow Ohio Dr moving in a southeast direction for approximately 1.5 miles before turning around and heading back to the finish line (same as the start line).
Athletes can expect to share the road with half marathon participants.
Please note, strollers and dogs are not allowed.
UPDATE - to STROLLERS and DOGS policy for 2024 DCH races:
Unfortunately to be afforded our permit, and based on the course routes on several narrow stretches, neither STROLLERS nor DOGS will be allowed to participate with their runner in either the Half, Relay or 5K events. Please make other plans for race day if you were thinking to run with either.
