THE SIXTH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH HALF MARATHON & 10K (2025)
- Date Sat 14th June 2025
- Time 4:00AM EDT
- Location Washington, District of Columbia
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting and meaningful experience at the Sixth Annual Juneteenth Half Marathon & 10K, taking place on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, in the heart of Washington, District of Columbia! This vibrant event kicks off at 6:19 AM from Fort Stanton Park, where participants will embark on a scenic journey along the historic Civil War Defenses of Washington Trail.
Runners can choose between two exhilarating distances: the Half Marathon, featuring an out-and-back course with a challenging elevation gain of 1,378 feet, or the 10K, which offers a northbound route with a more moderate elevation gain of 483 feet. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual participant, this event promises a fantastic atmosphere filled with camaraderie and inspiration. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate freedom, fitness, and community in a spectacular setting!
Runners can choose between two exhilarating distances: the Half Marathon, featuring an out-and-back course with a challenging elevation gain of 1,378 feet, or the 10K, which offers a northbound route with a more moderate elevation gain of 483 feet. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual participant, this event promises a fantastic atmosphere filled with camaraderie and inspiration. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate freedom, fitness, and community in a spectacular setting!
Organiser's Description
THE SIXTH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH HALF MARATHON & 10K
SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH, 2025 @ 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 2025 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]). As always, this _'PROPER' _trail run (i.e. dirt + elevation ;-) has two distance options:
* Half Marathon (out and back; 1,378ft elevation gain) - Strava Route Map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3320589254272287132]
* 10K (one-way, northbound; 483ft elevation gain) - Strava Route Map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3320589037607917122]
SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH, 2025 @ 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 2025 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]). As always, this _'PROPER' _trail run (i.e. dirt + elevation ;-) has two distance options:
* Half Marathon (out and back; 1,378ft elevation gain) - Strava Route Map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3320589254272287132]
* 10K (one-way, northbound; 483ft elevation gain) - Strava Route Map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3320589037607917122]
Races
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Juneteenth Half Marathon
Sat 14th June 2025 (5:30AM EDT)
Free
The Sixth Annual Outing of the World-Famous JUNETEENTH MARATHON & 10K...the WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL 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 1,378ft of elevation gain (yes, a quarter-mile elevation gain ;-). Start & Finish & Kick-Back @ Fort Stanton Park (1820 Erie Street SE, Washington, DC) MEET @ Sunrise (~5:00am) PRE-RUN STRETCH @ 6am RUN START @ 6:19am KICK-BACK COOKOUT until ~2pm -
Juneteenth 10K
Sat 14th June 2025 (5:30AM EDT)
Free
The Sixth Annual Outing of the World-Famous JUNETEENTH MARATHON & 10K...the WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL 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 one-way from end to end (northbound) while the half marathon route is an 'out and back' route clocking 1,378ft of elevation gain (yes, a quarter-mile elevation gain ;-). Start & Finish & Kick-Back @ Fort Stanton Park (1820 Erie Street SE, Washington, DC) MEET @ Sunrise (~5:00am) PRE-RUN STRETCH @ 6am RUN START @ 6:19am KICK-BACK COOKOUT until ~1pm -
Volunteer Support
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (4:00AM EDT)
Free
Registration for all those interested in volunteering for the Juneteenth Half Marathon & 10K
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