The culmination of months of training and preparation for participants in the nation’s capital’s musically themed 13.1-mile race is reflected in the final outcome data. This data typically includes individual finishing times, overall placement within age and gender categories, and potentially split times at various points along the course. Often, photographs and videos capturing runners crossing the finish line are also made available.
Access to this information provides runners with a tangible record of their accomplishment, allowing them to track progress, compare performance across multiple races, and celebrate personal victories. It also serves as a valuable resource for spectators tracking friends and family competing in the event. Historically, race results were primarily distributed through print media, but the digital age has transformed access, offering near-instantaneous online platforms for viewing and sharing outcomes. This has significantly expanded the reach and immediacy of race data for participants and spectators alike.