What is the event schedule?

• →Meeting Time: 5:00 AM
• →Pre-Run Stretch: 6:00 AM
• →Race Start: 6:19 AM
• →Post-Race Juneteenth Festivities: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (on-site)
• →Additional Activities: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

What distances are available for this event?

• →Half Marathon: 13.1 miles (Out-and-back format)
• →10K: 6.2 miles (Point-to-point format)

What are the course details for the Half Marathon?

The Half Marathon is a technical trail run featuring dirt surfaces and significant elevation.

• →Distance: 13.1 miles
• →Format: Out-and-back along the full length of the trail
• →Elevation Gain: 1,375 ft
• →Finish: Fort Stanton Park (same as start)
• →Course Map: Strava ↗
• →Water & Medical Map: RunJuneteenth ↗

What are the course details for the 10K?

The 10K is a one-way trail run heading northbound.

• →Distance: 6.2 miles
• →Format: Point-to-point
• →Elevation Gain: 467 ft
• →Transport: Shuttle buses return 10K finishers to Fort Stanton Park after the race
• →Course Map: Strava ↗
• →Water & Medical Map: RunJuneteenth ↗

Where can I find the full course maps and locations?

A comprehensive course map via Google Maps is available at Google Maps ↗.

Where are the water stops and medical tents located for the Half Marathon?

Medical tents and water stations are positioned at the following locations:

• →Mile 0.0 / 12.4: Southern Trailhead (across from Anacostia Community Museum)
• →Mile 1.7 / 10.7: Branch Avenue Crossing
• →Mile 3.6 / 8.9: Medical Tent at Trail Mid-Point (Access Trail to Ridge Road Recreation Center)
• →Mile 5.1 / 7.3: East Capitol Street Crossing
• →Mile 6.4: Medical Tent at Northern Trailhead (42nd Street NE & Hunt Place NE)
• →Mile 13.4: Medical Tent at Fort Stanton Park Half Marathon Finish

What should runners expect regarding terrain and weather?

• →Terrain: This is a proper off-road trail run on dirt surfaces with real elevation and rugged terrain; it is not a road race.
• →Weather: June heat in D.C. can be intense; the 6:19 AM start time is scheduled to mitigate heat exposure.
• →Difficulty: The Half Marathon requires a conservative start due to the 1,375 ft of elevation gain and technical trail conditions.