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Race Week
2026 Race Weekend Final Information
Download 2026 Final Information2027 final information will be available closer to race weekend.
Pre-Race
Look up your bib number here.
- Half Marathon - 4 Hours
- Half Marathon Course Cut Off- There will be one cut-off on the Half Marathon course. Any participant who does not reach Mile 3.9 (Rock Creek Pkwy and Virginia Ave) by 9:55 AM will be required to continue straight instead of heading to Potomac Pkwy. The cutoff will shorten the course by 1.7 miles, but participants will still have the opportunity to complete the rest of the course and cross the Half Marathon finish line.
- Pacers will be available to help you reach your goal finish time. The Northeast Track Club will be the official pace leaders on race day. Come by the booth at the Health & Fitness Expo for information on running with a pacer. Pace times offered for the Half Marathon: 1:30, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, and 2:30. Find out more about your pacer here.
- 5K - 1 Hour
- Half Marathon Gear Check- Gear check will be available at Constitution Ave NW between 9th St and 10th St for anyone wishing to check items during the race. Please affix your gear check tag (on your bib) to your bag before you leave it at the table assigned to your last name. DO NOT leave valuables, cash or jewelry. Event staff are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please note, due to security, there may be lines. After the race starts, UPS trucks will transport the bags to the finish festival to be retrieved at Constitution Ave NW between 6th and 7th St.
- 5K Gear Check- Gear check will be available for anyone wishing to check items during the race. It will be located on Constitution Ave between 6th and 7th St. On race day, please affix your gear check tag (on your bib number) to your gear bag before you leave it at the table assigned to your last name. DO NOT leave valuables, cash or jewelry. The event staff and gear check personnel are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please note, due to security for gear check, there may be lines.
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app. Pre-purchase your parking ahead of time for a stress free race weekend! See details.
- Expo parking details: The Health & Fitness Expo is located in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall D.
- Start line parking details: The half marathon start line is located at Constitution Ave. & 14th Street NW.
- Finish line and 5K start parking details: The finish venue is located at 4th St. NW & Pennsylvania Ave. NW, which is also the start line location for the 5K.
Post-Race
Check out your 2026 Encore and Course Entertainment. Details coming soon!
Awards: All awards will be shipped to participants after the event to the address listed in your profile.
Results will be available on the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series App immediately after the race.
- Download the App
- Select "Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC"
- Search your Bib Number or Name
POST RACE PARTY - HARD ROCK CAFE
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Location: 999 E Street NW
Food & Drink:
• Attendees will have access to the Party Hour
Menu, which includes bites priced between
$8–$10, along with drink specials featuring
draft beer, well drinks, and cocktails priced
$5–$7. The regular café menu will also be
available.
• Celebrate the day with complimentary samples
from FitVine and Athletic Brewing Company!
Entertainment:
• DJ Swaggerite will be spinning a high energy
set to keep the post race momentum going.
Health & Fitness Expo
Location: The Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall C
The St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Washington D.C. features a two-day Health & Fitness Expo prior to the race, which all participants must visit to pick up their race packets. Free and open to the public, this expo features the latest in running technologies, fitness apparel, health & nutrition information and interactive displays. All runners must visit the expo to pick up their race number, gear bag and t-shirt.
Additional Information: We highly recommend visiting the Health & Fitness Expo on Thursday to pick up your race packet. The Health & Fitness Expo will be significantly more busy on Friday as more out of town participants arrive. Avoid long lines and shop first at the Merchandise Store and exhibitor booths!
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Where to go
Health & Fitness Expo
5K, 10K, Half Marathon Start Line
5K, 10K, Half Marathon Finish Line
How to get there
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Below is everything you need to know to be prepared for race weekend. The 2026 race week information will be updated closer to the event. Please refer to the 2025 information below in the meantime but note that details are subject to change.
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Rock 'n' Roll Running Series App
There's a distance for everyone! The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series infuses music with running for a world-class experience that'll keep you moving for miles. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series App provides real-time runner tracking for athletes, their families and friends as well as information for all events in the US. Bringing Fun to the Run!
Highlights include
- Participant times, paces, estimates and places in real-time
- Live Runner Tracking
- Interactive Course maps
- Push notifications as progress is made on course
- Event information and messaging
- Live Leaderboards
- Social sharing
FinisherPix
FinisherPix is proud to be the Official Photo Service of this event. Your personal race photos will be available on https://www.finisherpix.com 48 hours after the end of the race to view, order and share your photos from the event.
Help us take the best photo of you:
- Please be sure to keep your bib number visible on the FRONT of your body during the run and at the finish line so we can identify your photos.
- Notice our photo spots and smile into the camera - even if it hurts!
- Be sure to have your race number visible at all times.
- Smile and celebrate when you cross the the finish line! Don't worry about touching your watch, the timing company will ensure an accurate record of your achievement.
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