Bastille Day 5K
- Date Tue 14th July 2026
- Time 7:00PM EDT
- Location Washington, District of Columbia
- Price $11.60
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Bastille Day 5K on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in beautiful Washington, District of Columbia! Celebrate the spirit of France with this annual DC Road Runners tradition, which takes place along the scenic C&O Canal Towpath. This flat and often shaded racecourse is perfect for runners of all levels looking to enjoy a vibrant summer morning.
Participants can compete for overall and master's awards, with prizes available three-deep in male and female categories across 10-year age groups. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this fun event welcomes everyone to join in the festivities. Registration is free for members and only $10 for nonmembers, making it an accessible and exciting opportunity to engage with the local running community. Don't miss out on this chance to run, celebrate, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners on this special day!
Participants can compete for overall and master's awards, with prizes available three-deep in male and female categories across 10-year age groups. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this fun event welcomes everyone to join in the festivities. Registration is free for members and only $10 for nonmembers, making it an accessible and exciting opportunity to engage with the local running community. Don't miss out on this chance to run, celebrate, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners on this special day!
Organiser's Description
Joyeux 14 Juillet! Happy July 14th! Bastille Day is an annual DC Road Runners tradition and one of the Club's few races that occur during the work week. We're meeting at Fletcher's Cove for a 5k on the C&O Canal Towpath. The Towpath provides a flat racecourse that is often shaded in the summer.
In addition to overall winners (1, 2, 3) and master's winners, we will offer awards 3-deep, male and female in 10-year age groups.
Registration is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. Members will see their $10 discount at checkout
This event is part of the DCRRC's Bunion Derby [https://dcroadrunners.org/races/bunion-derby-series/] Series; for more information/rules, visit the race series rules page [https://dcroadrunners.org/races/series-rules/].
RACE DIRECTOR(S): Nate Rathjen
In addition to overall winners (1, 2, 3) and master's winners, we will offer awards 3-deep, male and female in 10-year age groups.
Registration is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. Members will see their $10 discount at checkout
This event is part of the DCRRC's Bunion Derby [https://dcroadrunners.org/races/bunion-derby-series/] Series; for more information/rules, visit the race series rules page [https://dcroadrunners.org/races/series-rules/].
RACE DIRECTOR(S): Nate Rathjen
Races
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5k
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Tue 14th July 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS 23 MAR
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4940 Canal Rd NW, Washington, 20016, DC, United States
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