Running Races in District of Columbia — 2026

There are 31 running races in District of Columbia in 2026 across 4 cities. The next upcoming race is the 5K Electronica in Washington on August 1. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Race to Cure Sarcoma Washington, D.C.

Sat, Jul 18 · Washington, DC Washington

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

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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5K Electronica

Sat, Aug 1 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5K Electronica Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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EXTORTION 17 Memorial Run/Ruck

Thu, Aug 6 · Virtual, DC Virtual

Virtual Virtual 3.1 Mile Run/WalkVirtual 3.1 Mile RuckVirtual 31 Mile Ruck +1

From $30 Open

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48th Annual Ray's Race at APA

Sat, Aug 8 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Ray's Race 5K RunRay's Race 5K WalkNew: 1K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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District Ekiden

Fri, Aug 14 · Washington, DC Washington

Road District Ekiden

From $50 Open

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The Legacy Loop 5K at Chocolate City Criterium

Sat, Aug 15 · Washington, DC Washington

Road The Legacy Loop 5K — 20-45 Minute WaveThe Legacy Loop 5K — Sub-20 Minute Wave

From $30 Open

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THE FNR 10K - DC

Sat, Aug 29 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual The FNR 10K (Virtual Option)

From $62 Open

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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

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Race for Remembrance - 9/11 Tribute Run - Washington DC to New York NY

Tue, Sep 8 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Race for Remembrance - 9/11 Tribute Run - Washington DC to New York NY

From $385 Open

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5K10k

From $41 Open

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MileKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +22

From $15 Open

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CureFest for Childhood Cancer

Fri, Sep 18 · Washington, DC Washington

CureFest at Freedom Plaza (Fri. 9/18 & Sat. 9/19) and Washington Monument/Sylvan Theater (Sun. 9/20)

From $0 Open

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DC Half Races

Sat, Sep 19 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5KHalf MarathonDistrict Challenge

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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DCR 5K Run / 2-Mile Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Washington, DC Washington

Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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

From $20 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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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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