Capitol Hill Classic

Washington, DC, USA · May 16, 2027
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Warm start, adjust pace early

Runners will face temperatures starting at 65°F and rising to 66°F by race end, with humidity at 72%. A light headwind will be present from miles 3-5, making pacing adjustments crucial in this segment. Runners should consider starting conservatively to manage the heat and humidity, especially as they approach the more challenging sections.

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Race Info

Washington, DC's largest and oldest 10K travels through historic Capitol Hill, passing Stanton Park, the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress before continuing along tree-lined East Capitol Street past Lincoln Park to RFK Stadium and a turnaround on the Whitney Young Bridge. A 3K and kids' fun run follow on race day. Source

Race weekend

Sunday, May 16
8:30 AM10K (6.2 mi)
10:30 AM3K (1.9 mi)

FAQ

When is the 2027 Capitol Hill Classic?

The 2027 Capitol Hill Classic will be held on Sunday May 16, 2027.

What is the time limit for the Capitol Hill Classic?

The time limit for the Capitol Hill Classic is 2 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Capitol Hill Classic?

The forecast calls for a high of 75°F and a low of 59°F with a 14% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 5 years of data
Avg Temp
66°F
L:65° H:67°
RunScore
5
Conditions
Rain Freq
0%
0 of 5 yrs
Wind7mph
Dew56°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
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68°/71°-
4
2025
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71°/71°-
5
2024
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64°/66°-
5
2023
clear-day
60°/62°-
7
2022
cloudy
64°/65°-
5