National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- National Capital 20 Miler · Janet Braunstein 5 Miler
From the Organizer
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)
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
71°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rockville 1 Ne, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Potomac, MD
Elevation
445 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler?
- National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler is a running race held in Potomac, Maryland on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Potomac, Maryland at Carderock Recreation Area, Potomac, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler
Oct 3, 2026