Fastest half marathons in Washington, DC
The Washington, DC half marathons where finishers run fastest, ranked by median finish time over each race's last three years of results.
- 12:05:56median finish
- 2Laufvergnügen (Half/10k/5k)Washington201 finishers over 3 yearsLast run Oct 24, 2026 50°F race morning2:11:09median finish
- 32:12:24median finish
- 42:14:51median finish
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Common questions
What is the fastest half marathon in Washington, DC?
By the results we track, Turkey Tumble for Autism in Washington: its median finisher runs 2:05:56, 9:36 per mile, over its last 3 years. Next is Laufvergnügen (Half/10k/5k) at 2:11:09.
How are the races ranked?
By the median finish time of each race's last three years of results: the time half its finishers beat. A race needs at least 200 finishers to be ranked. It reflects the course, the usual weather and who enters: races that draw serious runners rank high.
Which half marathon is best for a personal record?
Look for a flat course, a cool race morning and a field near your pace, so you have people to run with. The races here are where finishers run fastest; check each one's course and weather, shown in its listing.