Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon
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.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Large field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Excellent spectator turnout
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Arlington Memorial Bridge
Rock Creek Park
Judiciary Square
Capitol Building (finish area)
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Washington, DC, United States
US
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 16 on race day for the half marathon
Required Documents
- Government-issued photo ID for packet pickup
Entry Methods
- Online registration via runrocknroll.com
Cancellation & Refund Policy
No refunds; deferral and transfer options available through the official registration platform per standard Rock 'n' Roll Running Series policy
Finishers of both the 5K and Half Marathon in the same weekend earn a third Remix Challenge medal.
Live bands perform along the course, a signature feature of the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series.
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