The Seventh Annual Juneteenth Half Marathon and 10K 2026
The Seventh Annual Juneteenth Half Marathon and 10K 2026 takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Fort Stanton Park in Washington, D.C. Participants will navigate a rugged trail running course along the Civil War Defenses of Washington Trail, connecting the Anacostia and Deanwood neighborhoods. June in Washington, D.C. typically brings warm to hot summer temperatures and high humidity, making the early race start time essential for participant safety. The event combines a technical off-road running experience with post-race Juneteenth festivities held on-site.
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.