Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC

Washington, DC · Sports

When: March 20, 2027
Where: Freedom Plaza, Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington · DC
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

The St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC weekend brings a half marathon and 5K past the capital's monuments, with live bands staged along the course as part of the national Rock 'n' Roll Running Series. The race has run in DC since the mid-2000s and regularly draws thousands of runners from outside the region. The 2027 edition is set for March 20.

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