Al Lewis 10-Miler and 5 Miler

  • Date Sun 11th January 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Washington, District of Columbia
  • Price $11.60
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 10 Mile, 5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Al Lewis 10-Miler and 5-Miler taking place on Sunday, January 11, 2026! Set against the scenic backdrop of East Potomac Park in Washington, DC, this exciting event offers participants the chance to tackle two thrilling distances. The 10-mile race kicks off at 8:00 AM, featuring a scenic double out and back course around Hains Point, while the 5-mile race follows closely at 8:15 AM.

With runner check-in starting at 7:30 AM, you'll have plenty of time to prepare for this invigorating challenge. After crossing the finish line, join in the celebratory atmosphere as awards will be presented to the overall winners at 9:30 AM. Make your way to Ohio Drive SW for easy access to the starting line, and be sure to arrive early as parking is limited. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to start the new year off right with fitness and fun in the heart of Washington, DC!

Organiser's Description

_EVENT SCHEDULE AND COURSE_:

7:30am -- Runner check-in begins

8:00am -- 10-Miler Start

8:15am -- 5-Miler Start

9:30am -- Awards Presentation begins for Overall Winners

10 Mile race will start at 8:00 am and will be a double out and back around Hains Point (inside the gate to inside the gate).

5 Mile race will start at 8:15 a.m.

_DIRECTIONS TO THE RACE:_ The race will follow Ohio Dr SW, around Hains Point on East Potomac Park, Washington, DC. The starting line will be on Ohio Dr SW, close to the entrance to the Golf range, at the Eastern Gate to East Potomac Park, facing the Washington Channel (you see the Wharf on the other side of the water).

By Car from 395 Take Exit 2 from 395 North or Ohio Drive form 395 South. tennis court on Buckeye Drive or at the side of the street on Ohio Drive. Parking there will be limited, so first-come-first-serve. Otherwise, you can park at Parking Lot B NPS on the Potomac side of the Peninsula; from 395 South, take a right at Ohio Dr, and then right at Buckeye Dr SW. Try to park at the tennis court parking. If parking is full proceed to Parking Lot B NPS. If both parking lots are full, continue on Ohio Dr SW for street parking after the bridge.

Here is a map showing the start line. [https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B052'30.0%22N+77%C2%B001'30.6%22W/@38.8750101,-77.0264535,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d38.875008!4d-77.025166?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEwNi4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA2N0gBUAM%3D]

Races

  • 10 Miler

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Sun 11th January 2026 (8:00AM EST)

    $11.60

    CLOSED
  • 5 Miler

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Sun 11th January 2026 (8:15AM EST)

    $11.60

    CLOSED

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Location

972 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, 20024, DC, United States

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