Running Races in District of Columbia — 2026

There are 25 running races in District of Columbia in 2026 across 3 cities. The next upcoming race is the Laufvergnügen (Half/10k/5k) in Washington on October 24. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Anacostia/Kenilworth, DC

Sun, Oct 18 · Washington, DC Washington

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashPreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +22

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Kimball Elementary 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Cheetah Race 5k

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Laufvergnügen (Half/10k/5k)

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Laufvergnügen 5kLaufvergnügen 10kLaufvergnügen Half Marathon

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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D.C. International Community 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Washington, DC Washington

Open Closing Soon

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Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual VIRTUAL 5K5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Oakwood University 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual Oakwood University Virtual 5KOakwood University 5K (Adults)Oakwood University 5K (Youth 18 & Under)

From $20 Open

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SHRM Washington DC Impact 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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TENAX DC 2026: Run. Train. Endure.

Sun, Nov 8 · Washington, DC Washington

TENAX

From $50 Open 30 spots left

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National Veterans Parade 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Global Virtual

Sun, Nov 8 · Any City!, DC Any City!

Virtual Virtual - ChildVirtual - Adult

From $10 Open

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Janney 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Janney Elementary 5kJanney Elementary Fun Run

From $25 Open

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BSS Bulldog Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Bulldog Turkey Trot 5K Run/WalkBulldog 5k Run/WalkBulldog Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run (2nd grade and below) +1

From $35 Open

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Adrenaline Rush 5K 2026 - Washington D.C. and Virtual

Sun, Nov 15 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Adrenaline Rush 5K 2026 - Washington D.C. and Virtual

From $40 Open

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The Great Turkey Chase 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Nov 15 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 1 Mile Fun Run Mann Students/Faculty/Staff1 Mile Fun Run5K Run +1

From $20 Open

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NWSL Championship 5K presented by CVS Health

Sat, Nov 21 · Washington, DC Washington

Road NWSL Championship 5K presented by CVS Health

From $25 Open

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MCRRC Experienced Marathon Program Celebration

Sun, Nov 22 · Washington, DC Washington

GuestXMP (Participant)

From $30 Open

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2026 Two Rivers Turkey Trot (3K) & Tater Trot (1K) Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 3K Turkey Trot

From $25 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Metro DC

Sun, Dec 6 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual 5K Timed5K UntimedBack-to-Back Bells +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Jingle 5K

Sun, Dec 13 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5K

From $45 Open

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JD’s 5K

Fri, Dec 25 · Washington, DC Washington

Open

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Walk to End Breast Cancer

Sat, May 1 · Washington, DC Washington

2026 Walk to End Breast Cancer - Fundraising Event2027 Walk to End Breast Cancer - Fundraising Event

From $50 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Washington, D.C.

Sat, Jul 17 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual 1 or 2 Mile Walk - Adult1 or 2 Mile Walk - Child (Ages 6-12)1 or 2 Mile Walk - Child (Ages 6-12) +3

From $10 Open

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DC Half Races

Sat, Sep 18 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +3

From $40 Open

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