National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Potomac, Maryland
- Price $38.10 - $69.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler, taking place on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, in the picturesque Potomac, Montgomery area! This exciting event is the perfect tune-up for fall marathon enthusiasts, featuring a flat and fast out-and-back course along the scenic C&O Towpath. Runners can choose between two fantastic race options: the challenging 20 Miler or the more accessible 5 Miler, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
Participants will enjoy water and nutrition support throughout the race, and every runner will take home some awesome race swag! Plus, members of DC Road Runners can snag discounts on registration fees. With enticing cash prizes for top finishers in both distances, including awards for overall winners and age group categories, this event promises to be a highlight of the running calendar. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant community celebration of fitness and camaraderie!
Participants will enjoy water and nutrition support throughout the race, and every runner will take home some awesome race swag! Plus, members of DC Road Runners can snag discounts on registration fees. With enticing cash prizes for top finishers in both distances, including awards for overall winners and age group categories, this event promises to be a highlight of the running calendar. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant community celebration of fitness and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
The National Capital 20 Miler is Washington, DCs premier fall marathon tune-up race. Taking place on the C&O Towpath, the race offers runners a flat, fast out-and-back course with water and nutrition support at regular intervals. Runners may choose the 20 Miler or 5 Miler option. All runners receive race swag.
Members of DC Road Runners receive $15 off the price of the 20 Miler and $5 off the price of the 5 Miler. Make sure you are logged into the same RunSignUp account that you used for your membership to receive the discount.
Janet Braunstein 5 Miler Awards
* Overall Male and Female: 1st Place: $15, 2nd Place: $10, 3rd Place: $5
National Capital 20 Miler Awards
* Overall Male and Female: 1st Place: $150, 2nd Place: $75, 3rd Place: $50
* Masters, Overall Male and Overall Female: $50 each
* We will have age group awards three deep. (19 and under, 2029, 3039, 4049, 5059, 6069, and 70 and over)
Members of DC Road Runners receive $15 off the price of the 20 Miler and $5 off the price of the 5 Miler. Make sure you are logged into the same RunSignUp account that you used for your membership to receive the discount.
Janet Braunstein 5 Miler Awards
* Overall Male and Female: 1st Place: $15, 2nd Place: $10, 3rd Place: $5
National Capital 20 Miler Awards
* Overall Male and Female: 1st Place: $150, 2nd Place: $75, 3rd Place: $50
* Masters, Overall Male and Overall Female: $50 each
* We will have age group awards three deep. (19 and under, 2029, 3039, 4049, 5059, 6069, and 70 and over)
Races
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National Capital 20 Miler
Incl. $4.90 Fee & Hoodie
Sat 3rd October 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$69.90
OPENS 01 JUN -
Janet Braunstein 5 Miler
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Hoodie
Sat 3rd October 2026 (7:20AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 JUN
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Carderock Recreation Area, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath, Potomac, 20854, MD, United States
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