Running Races in District of Columbia — 2026

There are 30 running races in District of Columbia in 2026 across 4 cities. The next upcoming race is the Suicide Awareness Virtual 5k, 10k, Half Marathon Run/Walk in Run from anywhere on September 6. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Suicide Awareness Virtual 5k, 10k, Half Marathon Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 6 · Run from anywhere, DC Run from anywhere

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkHalf Marathon

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Heel-2-Heal 5k

Sun, Sep 13 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Heel-2-Heal 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 4PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +22

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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RunThrough Anacostia Park (Washington DC) 10k & 5k

Sun, Sep 13 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5K10k

From $41 Open Closing Soon

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CureFest for Childhood Cancer

Fri, Sep 18 · Washington, DC Washington

CureFest at Freedom Plaza (Fri. 9/18) and National Mall (Sat. 9/19 - Sun. 9/20)

From $0 Open

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DCR 5K Run / 2-Mile Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Washington, DC Washington

Open

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DC Half Races

Sat, Sep 19 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5KHalf MarathonDistrict Challenge

From $40 Open

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

Sun, Sep 20 · Washington, DC Washington

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

From $40 Open

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Hope in Every Step

Sat, Oct 3 · Washington, DC Washington

Open

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District 19 Race Series

Sun, Oct 4 · Washington, DC Washington

Road District 5K RaceDistrict 19K RaceDistrict 19 Miler Race

From $35 Open

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TEAM RIVER RUNNER: 2026 BIATHLON

Sun, Oct 4 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual 22nd ANNUAL D.C. BIATHLONTRR VIRTUAL CHALLENGE EVENT 2026

From $40 Open

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Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Virtual Run/Walk

Fri, Oct 9 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual 5k Run/Walk10K Run/WalkHalf Marathon Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Dead Man's Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Dead Man's Run

From $30 Open

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2026 Race For Every Child VOLUNTEER SIGNUP

Wed, Oct 14 · Washington, DC Washington

2026 Race for Every Child VOLUNTEER SIGNUP

From $0 Open

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Kimball Elementary 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Cheetah Race 5k

From $40 Open

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Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual 5KVIRTUAL 5K

From $35 Open

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Oakwood University 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Washington, DC Washington

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

From $20 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Global Virtual

Sun, Nov 8 · Any City!, DC Any City!

Virtual Virtual - AdultVirtual - Child

From $10 Open

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National Veterans Parade 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $55 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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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Metro DC

Sun, Dec 6 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual Back-to-Back Bells5K Timed5K Untimed +2

From $25 Open

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Jingle 5K

Sun, Dec 13 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5K

From $45 Open

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