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The Legacy Loop 5K at Chocolate City Criterium
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The Legacy Loop 5K at Chocolate City Criterium

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Aug 15, 2026
Running

About this race

THE LEGACY LOOP 5k Presented by REI Coop

AT CHOCOLATE CITY CRITERIUM

DC’s Fastest. One Belt. Eternal Bragging Rights.

A fast, high-energy 5K on the Chocolate City Criterium race course

Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at RFK Campus for the Legacy Loop 5K — a unique race inside one of DC’s signature summer sports events. Whether you’re lining up for the DC Run Club Championship or the Community 5K, expect a fun, fast, and unforgettable atmosphere.

RACE FORMAT

🏁 Run Club Championship: Full gas elite wave for sub-20 minute paces

⚡ Community 5k: A wave for everyone with 20-45 minute paces

📍 Washington, DC: In the heart of Chocolate City at The Fields at RFK Stadium

📅 Date & Time: August 15, 2026 @ 5 pm as part of Chocolate City Criterium

👟 Unique Course: 4 laps around the Chocolate City Crit course

 

DC Run Club Championship

The DC Run Club Championship gives local run clubs a chance to line up, race hard, and compete for bragging rights at Chocolate City Criterium.

What’s on the line?

The Legacy Loop Championship Belt: A wrestling-style title belt awarded to the fastest run club.

Run Clubs

Send your best. Race for the title. Earn the bragging rights.

Join fellow runners on August 15, 2026 for the The Legacy Loop 5K at Chocolate City Criterium. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Washington.

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Running

The Legacy Loop 5K — Sub-20 Minute Wave

Runners targeting sub-20 minute 5K pace and clubs looking to compete for the DC Run Club Championship. Please note there is a hard cut-off at 20 minutes and runners will be swept off the course.

Aug 15, 2026 5K 5:20 PM
$35.00
Open

The Legacy Loop 5K — 20-45 Minute Wave

Runners targeting 20-45 minute 5K pace who want to be part of the event in a competitive but welcoming environment. Please note there is a hard cut-off at 45 minutes and runners will be swept off the course.

Aug 15, 2026 5K 5:45 PM
$35.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 4-year monthly averages for August in Washington.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 20.2° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 29.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 20.2° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 35.6°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
13.3
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
3.1mm

About Washington

The Legacy Loop 5K at Chocolate City Criterium takes place in Washington, District Of Columbia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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