Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
National Women’s Half Marathon & 8K
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Road runs in United States, Washington
Distances
Running
8K
8 km
About
A women-focused road race in Washington, D.C., offering a half marathon and 8K through historic monuments along the Potomac River, with wave starts, on-course hydration, and post-race festivities.
Catering & aid stations
Water stations every 2 miles on both courses with water, Gatorade, ice; portable restrooms; Washington DC EMS at two locations on the 13.1-mile route and at the finish.
Pacers
Wave start system in West Potomac Park on Ohio Drive: Half Marathon features 5 separate waves, 8K features 3 waves. Corrals organize runners by estimated finish time; look for official pacers and pace signs. Bib tag timing records start when you cross the mats—time in the corral is not included.
Results
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- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Washington
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan42°27°
↑ 07:26
↓ 17:10
Feb46°29°
↑ 07:01
↓ 17:45
Mar55°36°
↑ 07:20
↓ 19:16
Apr66°46°
↑ 06:32
↓ 19:46
May74°56°
↑ 05:56
↓ 20:15
Jun83°65°
↑ 05:43
↓ 20:36
Jul87°70°
↑ 05:56
↓ 20:33
Aug85°69°
↑ 06:23
↓ 20:04
Sep79°62°
↑ 06:51
↓ 19:17
Oct67°51°
↑ 07:19
↓ 18:30
Nov56°40°
↑ 06:52
↓ 16:55
Dec46°32°
↑ 07:21
↓ 16:48
Route maps
What's included in entry
- Race shirt
- Finisher medal
- Timed chip
- Post-race food & refreshments
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:53:13 PM
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