The D.C. Crit

Saturday, July 20, 2024 Past event

6:40 PM EDT

Washington, District of Columbia

$24.32–$45.52 · 5 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable summer celebration at The D.C. Crit on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in the vibrant heart of Washington, District of Columbia! This exciting event, hosted by Trials of Miles Racing, REI Co-op, and On, transforms the streets of D.C. into a lively block party centered around an exhilarating series of races. With a 1/2 mile closed loop course that kicks off and concludes in front of Lost Generation Brewing Company, runners and spectators alike will be thrilled by the high-energy atmosphere and enthusiastic crowds.

Participants can look forward to a variety of race distances, including several sections of 5k's, a fun 4x800 relay, an elimination mile, and a special kids 800m race, ensuring there's something for everyone. After the races, take a moment to relax, enjoy a refreshing beer from Lost Generation, or grab a delicious bite from one of the many food trucks on-site. Whether you're a competitor or a spectator, The D.C. Crit promises an all-day block party filled with excitement and entertainment for all ages! Don't miss out on this fantastic summer event!

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Races

The Open 5k

Incl. $3.52 Fee

4:00 PM EDT

$45.52

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Men's Showdown 5k (Predicted 17:00 Finish or Faster)

Incl. $3.52 Fee

You are not required to have any seed time for this event, but you should sign up for this heat (and not the open heat) if you expect to run under 17:00 for the 5k.

4:00 PM EDT

$45.52

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Women's Showdown 5k (Predicted 20:00 Finish or Faster)

Incl. $3.52 Fee

You are not required to have any seed time for this event, but you should sign up for this heat (and not the open heat) if you expect to run under 20:00 for the mile.

4:00 PM EDT

$45.52

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Kids 1/2 Mile Dash (1 Loop)

Incl. $2.32 Fee

4:00 PM EDT

$24.32

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4 x 800m Team Relay (4 Runners)

Incl. $3.52 Fee

Grab three of your friends and help us close out the night with a 4x800m Relay. Each runner will run 1 lap of the 800m course handing off a baton between each leg.

4:00 PM EDT

$45.52

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Organiser's description

On July 20, Trials of Miles Racing, REI Co-op, and On are teaming up to throw a summer block party on the streets of D.C. The party will revolve around a series of races on a 1/2 mile long closed loop course that will start and finish in front of Lost Generation Brewing Company. Runners can expect big crowds and high energy on a small course specifically designed for the spectators to take in all the action. The schedule will feature several sections of 5k's, with some fun additional races mixed in -- like a 4x800 relay, an elimination mile, and kids 800m race. The tentative event schedule can be found below.

After youre done competing stick around for a beer from Lost Generation or a bite from one of the several food trucks that will be standby. Its an all-day block party with entertainment for all ages.