Washington, DC Half Marathons by Date
Browse all Washington DC half marathons in 2024 by month and by city below.
For each race, you’ll find the history of the half marathon and the course, the most recent year’s course maps, elevation profiles, runner reviews, pricing, and how to sign up. When you view a race, you might also find contact info if you’re having problems with your registration or need to contact the race directors.
We dedicated dozens of hours every month searching for races to include in the Washington DC half marathons calendar.
If you happen to see any half marathon not included, contact us at info@halfmarathons.net to submit your race.
Looking for the best Washington DC half marathons for you? Beneath the Washington DC half marathon calendar we’ve provided answers to frequently asked questions.
Upcoming 2024 Washington D.C. Half Marathons
March 2024
Sat Mar 16 | St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon & 5K | Washington DC |
May 2024
Sat May 4 | Potomac River Run Marathon & Half Marathon | Washington DC |
Sun May 5 | National Women's Half Marathon & 8K | Washington DC |
September 2024
Sat Sep 9 | International Peace Marathon & Half Marathon | Washington DC |
Sun Sep 10 | 9-11 Memorial 5k & Half | Washington DC |
Sun Sep 17 | DC Half & Relay | Washington DC |
Sun Sep 24 | Autumn Georgetown Half & 5k | Washington DC |
October 2024
TBD Oct | Potomac River Run Marathon & Half Marathon | Washington DC |
TBD Oct | Georgetown Half Marathon | Washington DC |
TBD Oct | Semper Fi 5k & Half | Washington DC |
November 2024
TBD Nov | Turkey Tumble for Autism Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Washington DC |
December 2024
Sun Dec 3 | EOD Warrior Holiday Dash Marathon Half Marathon & 7k | Washington DC |
Sun Dec 24 | Santa's Sleigh 5k & Half | Washington DC |
Frequently Asked Questions About Washington D.C. Half Marathons
What are the most popular Washington D.C. half marathons?
The most popular Washington D.C. half marathon is the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Washington DC with 13,381 half marathon finishers. The second most popular Washington D.C. half marathon is the DC Half with 4,088 finishers.
What are the best Washington D.C. half marathons for beginners in 2024?
The Washington half marathons that we recommend most frequently for beginners are the:
- St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Washington DC: An Our impressive, award winning course with views of all the monuments in our nation’s capital.
- DC Half: Hosted by local community running store, Pacers Running, the course takes place mostly alongside the Potomac River.
What’s the best month to run a half marathon in Washington D.C.?
September is the best month to run a half marathon in Washington D.C.