THE SEVENTH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH HALF MARATHON & 10K (2026)
- Date Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 4:00AM EDT
- Location Washington, District of Columbia
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon
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Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Seventh Annual Juneteenth Half Marathon & 10K on Saturday, June 13th, 2026! This vibrant event will take place at the picturesque Fort Stanton Park in Washington, District of Columbia, starting bright and early at 6:19 AM. Participants can choose between two exciting race distances: the challenging Half Marathon, featuring an out-and-back course with a notable elevation gain of 1,375 feet, or the scenic 10K, which offers a one-way route with a 467-foot elevation gain.
Join fellow runners as you traverse the historic Civil War Defenses of Washington Trail, an inspiring backdrop that adds a unique touch to this "proper" trail run with its dirt paths and rolling elevations. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a newcomer to the running scene, the Juneteenth Half Marathon & 10K promises a day filled with community spirit and celebration. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to honor history while enjoying the great outdoors!
Join fellow runners as you traverse the historic Civil War Defenses of Washington Trail, an inspiring backdrop that adds a unique touch to this "proper" trail run with its dirt paths and rolling elevations. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a newcomer to the running scene, the Juneteenth Half Marathon & 10K promises a day filled with community spirit and celebration. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to honor history while enjoying the great outdoors!
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THE SEVENTH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH HALF MARATHON & 10K
SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH, 2026 @ 6:19AM
FORT STANTON PARK [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fort+Stanton+Park/@38.8589044,-76.9800219,17z/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x0:0xf97ae12d96a964b9!2sFort+Stanton+Recreation+Center!8m2!3d38.8574997!4d-76.9785278!3m4!1s0x89b7b9ae16f84b85:0xa1a8a5fe9bf71f95!8m2!3d38.8590029!4d-76.9789714] - 1820 ERIE STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fort+Stanton+Park/@38.8583976,-76.9786056,290m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x89b7b9ae16f84b85:0xa1a8a5fe9bf71f95!8m2!3d38.8590029!4d-76.9789714?hl=en]
Back again for the 2026 edition, the Juneteenth Half Marathon & 10K takes us along the entirety of the storied Civil War Defenses of Washington Trail (Trail Map PDF [https://www.nps.gov/fodu/planyourvisit/maps.htm]). this _'PROPER' _trail run (i.e. dirt + elevation ;-) has two distance options:
* Half Marathon (out and back; 1,375ft elevation gain) - Strava Route Map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3320589254272287132]
* 10K (one-way, northbound; 467ft elevation gain) - Strava Route Map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3320589037607917122]
SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH, 2026 @ 6:19AM
FORT STANTON PARK [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fort+Stanton+Park/@38.8589044,-76.9800219,17z/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x0:0xf97ae12d96a964b9!2sFort+Stanton+Recreation+Center!8m2!3d38.8574997!4d-76.9785278!3m4!1s0x89b7b9ae16f84b85:0xa1a8a5fe9bf71f95!8m2!3d38.8590029!4d-76.9789714] - 1820 ERIE STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fort+Stanton+Park/@38.8583976,-76.9786056,290m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x89b7b9ae16f84b85:0xa1a8a5fe9bf71f95!8m2!3d38.8590029!4d-76.9789714?hl=en]
Back again for the 2026 edition, the Juneteenth Half Marathon & 10K takes us along the entirety of the storied Civil War Defenses of Washington Trail (Trail Map PDF [https://www.nps.gov/fodu/planyourvisit/maps.htm]). this _'PROPER' _trail run (i.e. dirt + elevation ;-) has two distance options:
* Half Marathon (out and back; 1,375ft elevation gain) - Strava Route Map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3320589254272287132]
* 10K (one-way, northbound; 467ft elevation gain) - Strava Route Map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3320589037607917122]
Races
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Juneteenth Half Marathon
Sat 13th June 2026 (5:30AM EDT)
Free
The Seventh Annual Outing of the World-Famous JUNETEENTH HALF MARATHON & 10K...the WORLD'S GREATEST URBAN TRAIL RUN!! The Juneteenth Half Marathon & 10K takes us along arguably the most slept on trail in the District: The Civil War Defenses of Washington Trail. Both the 10K and half marathon run routes cover the entirety of the trail--the 10K route being 'point-to-point' (i.e. one-way from end to end; northbound) while the half marathon route is an 'out and back' route clocking 1,375ft of elevation gain (yes, a quarter-mile elevation gain ;-). Start & Finish & Post-Run Juneteenth Celebration BBQ @ Fort Stanton Park (1820 Erie Street SE, Washington, DC). MEET @ Sunrise (~5:00am) PRE-RUN STRETCH @ 6:00am RUN START @ 6:19am POST-RUN JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION BBQ until ~3:00pm -
Juneteenth 10K
Sat 13th June 2026 (5:30AM EDT)
Free
The Seventh Annual Outing of the World-Famous JUNETEENTH HALF MARATHON & 10K...the WORLD'S GREATEST URBAN TRAIL RUN!! The Juneteenth Half Marathon & 10K takes us along arguably the most slept on trail in the District: The Civil War Defenses of Washington Trail. Both the 10K and half marathon run routes cover the entirety of the trail--the 10K route being 'point-to-point' (i.e. one-way from end to end; northbound) while the half marathon route is an 'out and back' route clocking 1,375ft of elevation gain (yes, a quarter-mile elevation gain ;-). Start & Finish & Post-Run Juneteenth Celebration BBQ @ Fort Stanton Park (1820 Erie Street SE, Washington, DC). MEET @ Sunrise (~5:00am) PRE-RUN STRETCH @ 6:00am RUN START @ 6:19am POST-RUN JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION BBQ until ~3:00pm -
Volunteer Support
Incl. Volunteer T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (4:00AM EDT)
Free
Registration for all those interested in volunteering/cheer squading at the Juneteenth Half Marathon & 10K
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