The next DC Challenge will take place in April of 2014...the exact weekend will be announced in Sept. 2013! Stay tuned!

Proudly Supporting:


Race Prizes

First Place: $300

Second Place: $200

Third Place: $100

4th-7th Place: $50

Costume Contest

First Place: $300

Second Place: $200

Third Place: $100

4th-7th Place: $50


Pin It

Race Rules:

  • Rule #1: Have fun!
  • There is a minimum team size of 2 and no maximum team size.
  • Participants of all ages are welcome; participants under 18 need someone over 18 on their team.
  • Teams may use electronic aids: smartphones, tablet computers, GPS, etc.
  • Teams may use "phone a friend" help.
  • Absolutely no private vehicles, taxis, bicycles, bikeshare bikes, rollerblades, or scooters allowed. Only Metro, Metrobus, and Circulator public transit is allowed.

Costume Contest Rules:

  • Any costume eligible for awards must be worn before, during and after the race.
  • 30 award nominees will be chosen by our nomination committee to come on stage and then the crowd will vote on the top ten winners using a balloting system.
  • The top ten get cash prizes from $50 to $300!