PAST: Annual Event! The High Heel Race along 17th St takes place on - new date - THURS, Nov 1st at 9:00pm, Arrive early for a good spot, Free

Luis Gomez Photos

26th Annual High Heel Race on 17th St

now on Thursday, November 1st

Race starts at 9:00pm

Folks gather to secure spots lots earlier

Free

Not even Hurricane Sandy could stop the High Heel Race, only postpone it. Thanks to Borderstan for this info! See pics of the High Heel Race on 17th Street. 

This Thursday is the festive and highly competitive event that takes place on 17th Street NW between P and R Streets at 9 pm sharp. Pre-race festivities (the parade of costumes leading up to the race — check out last year’s photos) begin around 6:00pm.

Outside, 17th St, NW 

between P and R St

Metro: Dupont Circle or take the S2 or S4 bus along 16th St to P St