Tidal Basin Runs are free training runs for fun and fitness on the third Wednesday of each month.
Distance: 1500 meters (0.93 miles) at 12:00 noon, followed by 3000 meters (1.86 miles) and 5000 meters (3.11 miles) at 12:15 PM.
For each race, the organizers have a designated non-runner to start the clock and record finisher times .
Although the monthly runs are informal and free, the organizers record and reports results on-line and to RacePacket, and Washington Running Report.
They also offer special Presidential Fitness Runs with 1500m, 3000m, 5000m, and 10000m on national holidays..