Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon
Race snapshot
Race Day
36–57°F · Feels cold
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +16 ft
Participants
Large field
Crowd Rating
Excellent spectator turnout
The Lowdown
The Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon brings the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series' signature live-music-on-course format to the nation's capital every March. Runners start on Constitution Avenue near 14th Street NW and cover 13.1 miles past the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, across the Arlington Memorial Bridge, through Rock Creek Park, and by Judiciary Square before finishing near 4th Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, within sight of the Capitol Building. The weekend also includes a 5K, a Health & Fitness Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and a Remix Challenge medal for runners who complete both races. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is the event's official charity partner.
Questions about the Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon 2027
When is the Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon 2027?
Saturday, March 20, 2027.
Where is the Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon?
Washington, DC, United States.
What time does the Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon start?
The race starts at 8:00 AM, local time.
What is the Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon time limit?
3 hours 30 minutes.
How do I enter the Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon 2027?
Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration via runrocknroll.com.
How much does the Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon 2027 cost?
Half Marathon: $160. 5K: $65. Remix Challenge (Half Marathon + 5K): $200.
When and where is packet pickup for the Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon?
Mar 18, 2027: Packet pickup and expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (projected from the 2026 Thu-before-race pattern).
What is the Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon elevation gain?
140 m (459 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +5 m (16 ft). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon course like?
It passes Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Memorial Bridge.
What is the weather like at the Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 2–14 °C (36–57 °F). Feels cold.
How many runners does the Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon have?
10,000 participants. Large field.
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