How hilly is the HBCUs Run the District 5K (Washington DC)?
The HBCUs Run the District 5K (Washington DC) is described as flat.
HBCUs Run the District 5K (Washington DC) 5K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
HBCUs Run the District 5K (Washington DC) 5K at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 18:00/km
- Typical conditions
- 38/100
- Evidence depth
- 27 verified facts
1:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
HBCUs Run the District 5K (Washington DC) 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 5 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- Riverside, City, Historic, Waterfront
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the HBCUs Run the District 5K (Washington DC) route go?
The HBCUs Run the District 5K (Washington DC) route starts at The Bridge District / The Sandlot Anacostia, 633 Howard Road SE, Washington, DC 20020. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Anacostia River, Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge and Anacostia Riverwalk Trail.
Race character
Scenery
- Riverside
- City
- Historic
- Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Community
- Charity
- Festival
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- Course closes at 9:30 AM (race starts 8:00 AM), giving roughly 90 minutes.
- Qualification status
- Open community 5K with no qualifying standard.
Race day logistics
- Race village
- Yes
- Medal
- Commemorative finisher medal included for in-person participants.
- Finisher tee
- Race shirt included with in-person registration.
Access and course status
- Start
- The Bridge District / The Sandlot Anacostia, 633 Howard Road SE, Washington, DC 20020
Course facts
- Surface
- Road
- Landmarks
- Anacostia River, Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
- Notable features
- Community Day festivities including 'Alumni Row' representing 100+ HBCUs and a Divine Nine Greek fundraising giveback
- Both in-person and virtual participation options are offered nationwide
- Pre-race social mixer 'Beats, Bibs & Bragging Rights' held the evening before at the Cambria Navy Yard Riverfront Hotel rooftop
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 24°CTypical temperature
- 15 kphTypical wind
- 4 mmTypical rainfall
- 38Favourability /100