Event Description

Time is our most valuable gift. We never know how much of it we have, but we all have the opportunity to make it meaningful. Over the last decade, we at District Running Collective have taken our time and made it count.

Our community is more than miles logged and pace charts, it is a lineage that extends from Hackney to Berlin, Chicago to Toronto, New York City to the Baltimore Harbor – and from the lowest depths of Death Valley to the highest peaks of Mt. Killington.

Before brand sponsorships, we were here. Before running marathons or “running for life” was cool, we were here. In the moments where the future of our community, city, country, and world were insufferable and uncertain, we were here. And we are still here, rooted in our collective belief that each person holds the power to redefine their impossible every day.

The number 10 represents hope, guidance, and completion (but our story isn't over yet). This is the beginning of the next chapter. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. Tenfold.

About the Race

This October, we celebrate a decade of impact at our fourth annual District 19 Miler and relay, 19K and 5K race series. For our 10 year anniversary as a community and running collective, we will culminate this milestone in the true #BTGDC fashion, bringing our running friends and family from all over the world together to collect some miles and new memories from the pavement to the dance floor.

District 19 is a dynamic race experience originally created to help DC runners cope with the cancellation of the fall race season and long-distance race experience during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. We chose the number 19 for our annual race series to continue to pay homage to those we’ve lost but also the tremendous perspective gained in the year 2020.

Our miles are forever dedicated to you. For our city, our communities, and the culture. These miles are coming.

NOTE: Race entry sales are final, non-transferable and non-refundable.

Donate

Want to support the cause without running the distance? We understand and have a donation option available for just that case. Your donation will help us further our mission to advocate for social justice and greater visibility of Black stories and achievement. All donations from District 19 will be awarded to the a local charity to be announced very soon.

Course

Heads up! This isn’t your normal race.

Heads up! This isn’t your normal race. District 19 is an unsanctioned, road and trail run experience that will weave through all corners and quadrants of the District. You can think of it as a normal weekend long run where everyone has the same route as you. Both courses will start and end at the same location and there will be course markers along the way to guide you.

Quick Details

Packet pick-up will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 9:00am - 3:00pm at DRC Headquarters (731 11th St NE Washington, DC)

*Packet pick-up will be set up as a grab-n-go window at the DRC HQ door. Participants will provide their name and photo ID to receive their packet. 

• 19 Miler Entry Fee

  2023 Entry Fee: $65 + tax

  
  19 Miler Relay Entry Fee
  (Entry fee is for 2 runners)

  2023 Entry Fee: $130 + tax

  
  19K Entry Fee

  2023 Entry Fee: $55 + tax

  
  5K Entry Fee

  2023 Entry Fee: $50 + tax

About the 19 Miler

For individuals who are seeking a near-marathon distance. All 19 Miler participants will receive an official race t-shirt, post-race snack box, and finisher medal.

About the 19 Miler Relay

For teams of two who are seeking a near-marathon distance together. All 19 Miler Relay participants will receive an official race t-shirt, live tracking, post-race snack box, and finisher medal.

About the 19K (11.8 miles)

For individuals who are seeking a near half-marathon distance. This is also an option for relaxed-pace runners who may take longer than 4 hours and 40 minutes to complete 19 Miler. All 19K participants will receive an official race t-shirt, post-race snack box, and finisher medal.

About the 5K (3.1 miles)

For individuals who are seeking a fun run or want to race their fastest 5K. All 5K participants will receive an official race t-shirt, post-race snack box, and finisher medal.

Seeding Times + Corral Waves

In order to ensure a safe start in the 19 Miler + Relay, 19K and 5K, we will be lining up runners into corrals based on submitted times at race sign-up. Corrals will be released in increments to avoid crowding throughout the race. Therefore, it is important that runners adhere to their designated corral and do not show up early during other start times. Individuals that do not submit a time will be placed in the last corral of the race.

Time Limit

In order to ensure safety of runners and volunteers, we will leave the course open for five hours after the start of the last wave for each race. Therefore, all water stations and other volunteer resources will no longer be available after this cut-off time.

Safety Rules

On race day, ensure your bib is visible and attached to the outermost shirt/top or pant/bottom.

• Be aware of your surroundings and if listening to music during the race, please consider leaving one earbud out of your ear to ensure you can hear and notice any activity.

• Follow pedestrian rules at all times. The roads will NOT be blocked off for runners.

• Be careful of potholes and other obstructions on the course and at the start and finish. Be considerate of other community members utilizing the same path and roads as you.

• Follow traffic rules at all times. The roads will NOT be blocked off for runners. Be careful of potholes and other obstructions on the course and at the start and finish.

• If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms on race day, you should not participate in the race, and instead should stay home and call your healthcare provider: Fever (subjective or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, or otherwise feeling unwell.

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