Maryland · 20 Miles · 5 Miles
National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler
National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler is a 20 Miles and 5 Miles event held in Potomac, Maryland. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 3, 2026.
- Race day
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- Potomac, MD
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Location
- Potomac, Maryland
- Distances
- 20 Miles, 5 Miles
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- 20miler.dcroadrunners.org
About the National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler
The National Capital 20 Miler is Washington, DC’s premier fall marathon tune-up race. Taking place on the C&O Towpath, the race offers runners a flat, fast out-and-back course with water and nutrition support at regular intervals. Runners may choose the 20 Miler or 5 Miler option. All runners receive race swag. Members of DC Road Runners receive $15 off the price of the 20 Miler and $5 off the price of the 5 Miler. Make sure you are logged into the same RunSignUp account that you used for your …
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National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler: common questions
- When is the National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 3, 2026.
- Where is the National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler held?
- In Potomac, Maryland.
- What distances does the National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler offer?
- 20 Miles and 5 Miles.
- How do I register for the National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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