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District Ekiden
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District Ekiden

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Aug 14, 2026
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About this race

A first-annual relay-style throw down among clubs.

The District Ekiden is a 4-person Ekiden-style club relay rooted in the heritage of Japanese road racing. Featuring clubs from across the District and surrounding region, the District Ekiden intersects running, community, and a love for life in the District.

Clubs can create and race multiple teams each with its captain and unique team name including up to 4 members. 

Limited to 100 teams.

** Please review the "How To TEAMS" for team creation details prior to registering.

Join fellow runners on August 14, 2026 for the District Ekiden. It's a fantastic 18K featuring a flat and fast course in Washington.

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District Ekiden

Teams of up to four members!

Aug 14, 2026 18K 6:00 PM
$50.00
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Weather Overview

These values represent the 5-year monthly averages for August in Washington.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 19.4° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 28.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 19.4° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 33.6°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
11.5
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
7.3mm

About Washington

District Ekiden takes place in Washington, District Of Columbia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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