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Oct 28, 2019

The High Heel Race Is Back. Here Are The Street Closures You Need To Know About

The High Heel Race will be back on Tuesday in all its glitter-fueled glory.

Oct 31, 2018

The High Heel Race Is Now Run By The City, But It’s Still Pretty Scrappy

The Dupont neighborhood’s annual chase boasted a new mark this year with the D.C. government’s debut as an official sponsor.

Oct 08, 2018

After 32 Years, The D.C. Government Is Taking Over The High Heel Race

The campy event has gone from subversive to city-sponsored.

Oct 25, 2017

Photos: The 2017 High Heel Race In All Its Fabulousness

The High Heel Race returned to 17th Street on Tuesday night in all its usual camp and competitiveness.

Oct 23, 2017

Previous Champs Explain How To Win The 17th Street High Heel Race

It’s all about your starting position.

Oct 26, 2016

Photos: The 30th Annual High Heel Race Gets Political

Politics got dragged into the festivities.

Oct 19, 2016

Roads Near Dupont Circle Will Close Tuesday Night For The Annual High Heel Race

From 6:30 p.m. until 11 p.m.

Oct 30, 2013

Photos: The 27th Annual High Heel Race

Check these photos from the 27th annual High Heel Race last night.

Nov 02, 2012

Photos of the Day: November 2, 2012

A few days’ postponement couldn’t keep the annual gaggle of bedazzled revelers away from Dupont Circle last night.

Oct 29, 2012

Rain or Shine, But Maybe Not a Hurricane: Sandy Imperils Annual 17th Street High Heel Race

They’ve raced down 17th Street in rain and bitter cold, but Hurricane Sandy might force organizers to call off tomorrow’s High Heel Race.

 
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