5K Races in District of Columbia — 2026

There are 32 5K races in District of Columbia scheduled for 2026. The next is the Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Run/Walk in Run from anywhere on March 8. District of Columbia 5K races run primarily March through November.

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Run/Walk

Sun, Mar 8 · Run from anywhere, DC Run from anywhere

1k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk10k Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 St. Patrick's Day 5K Virtual Run - Washington DC

Sat, Mar 14 · Washington DC, DC Washington DC

5K

From $19.72 Open Closing Soon

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Runstr 5k

Sun, Mar 15 · Washington, DC Washington

5k Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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N.S.C.A.R. Founders Day 5K

Sun, Mar 15 · Washington, DC Washington

5K

From $18.95 Closed

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Friends of the National Arboretum Flowering 5K

Sun, Mar 22 · Washington, DC Washington

5KVIRTUAL 5K

From $30 Open

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DC10 Track Fest

Sat, Mar 28 · Washington, DC Washington

5k10k

From $20 Open

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Soul Trak Outdoors Miles For Soul

Tue, Mar 31 · DC, DC DC

Miles For Soul 5k FestivalMiles for Soul Virtual Challenge

From $25 Open

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Autism Run/Walk/Bike

Thu, Apr 2 · Run from anywhere, DC Run from anywhere

Kids 1k Run/Walk1k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk +9

From $15 Open

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Cherry Blossom 5K

Sun, Apr 12 · Washington, DC Washington

Cherry Blossom 5K

From $35 Open

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Co-op 5k

Sat, Apr 18 · Washington, DC Washington

5K Run or Walk - Virtual5K Run or Walk - LIVE!

From $50 Open

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Walk for Warriors DC National Mall

Sat, Apr 18 · Washington DC, DC Washington DC

1 - 5 MILE SPACE FORCE CHALLENGE6 - 10 MILE COAST GUARD CHALLENGE11 - 15 MILE NAVY CHALLENGE +3

From $15 Open

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Washington, DC Empower Walk & 5K Run

Sun, Apr 19 · Washington, DC, DC Washington, DC

5K Run

From $45 Closed

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Stride for Hope 5k & Homecoming Festival

Sat, Apr 25 · Washington, DC Washington

Alumni 5KLearner's 5KVirtual 5K +1

From $10 Open

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ACOG on the Move!

Fri, May 1 · Washington, DC Washington

ACOG on the Move 1MACOG on the Move 5KACOG on the Move Sleep-In

From $35 Open

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SOME's Trot for Hunger

Fri, May 1 · Washington, DC Washington

Little Turkey 1-Miler5KVirtual 5K +1

From $15 Closed

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Blessed Sacrament Bulldog 5k

Sat, May 2 · Washington, DC Washington

Bulldog 5k Run/WalkBulldog Fun Run

From $35 Open

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Steps for Vets

Sat, May 2 · Washington, DC Washington

Steps for Vets 5K - Run, Walk, Roll

From $45 Open

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Tricia Davis 5K for Sinai House

Sun, May 10 · Washington, DC Washington

Rainbow of Bubbles Fun RunVirtual Race5K Run

From $36 Open

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6th Annual Hero Dogs 5K9

Sat, May 16 · Washington, DC Washington

Hero Dogs Memorial 1K Fun Run6th Annual Hero Dogs Memorial 5K Run

From $30 Open

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2026 Capitol Hill Classic 10K, 3K, and Fun Run

Sun, May 17 · Washington, DC Washington

Kids' Fun Run3K10K

From $20 Open

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DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K

Sat, May 30 · Washington, DC Washington

5k - Virtual5k - In Person

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Hike for Headache Health

Mon, Jun 1 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual 5k Run/WalkIn Person Memorial Walk

From $30 Closed

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6th Annual APA & APAF MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll

Sat, Jul 11 · Washington, DC Washington

5K Run (In-Person in DMV Area)

From $35 Closed

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Washington, D.C.

Sat, Jul 18 · Washington, DC Washington

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

From $10 Open

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48th Annual Ray's Race at APA

Sat, Aug 8 · Washington, DC Washington

Ray's Race 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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5th Annual Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) Reach for the Stars 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Washington, DC Washington

5th Annual Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) Reach for the Stars 5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL Reach for the Stars 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Walk & 5K to End HIV

Sat, Sep 19 · Washington, DC Washington

5K Run (Chip-Timed)

From $35 Closed

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13th Annual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education

Sat, Sep 19 · Washington, DC Washington

Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for EducationVirtual 5KHeath and Wellness Expo

From $40 Closed

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DC Half Races

Sun, Sep 20 · Washington, DC Washington

5KHalf Marathon

From $50 Open

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Foundation for Women's Cancer Race to End Women's Cancer

Sun, Sep 20 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual 1M1M Fun Run/Walk5K Run +1

From $40 Closed

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National Veterans Parade 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Washington, DC Washington

5K Run/Walk

From $55 Open

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The Great Turkey Chase 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Nov 15 · Washington, DC Washington

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

From $20 Closed

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