About This Race
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 membership to receive the discount.
Janet Braunstein 5 Miler Awards
- Overall Male and Female: 1st Place: $15, 2nd Place: $10, 3rd Place: $5
National Capital 20 Miler Awards
- Overall Male and Female: 1st Place: $150, 2nd Place: $75, 3rd Place: $50
- Masters, Overall Male and Overall Female: $50 each
- We will have age group awards three deep. (19 and under, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70 and over)
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