19th Abebe Bikila Day International Peace Marathon & Half

13.1 or 26.2 miles of unpaved trail, no hills, no road crossings, no hard surfaces, scenic vistas of Potomac River including beautiful islands and a waterfall -- the easiest trail marathon in the world.

Cash prizes for the top 3 M/F in the full marathon, merchandise prizes for the top 3 in 10-year age groups M/F in the half and full marathon.

Commemorates Abebe Bikila's historic Olympic Marathon gold medals in 1960 and 1964, also Ethiopian New Year.

Genuine Ethiopian cuisine for brunch immediately after the race.    

T-shirt commemorates Bikila's medals by telling the story in vintage photographs.

Location:
4940 Canal Road NW