5K Races in District of Columbia — 2026

There are 21 5K races in District of Columbia scheduled for 2026. The next is the #CureforCluster VIRTUAL 5k Run/Walk in Washington on June 23. District of Columbia 5K races run primarily June through November.

#CureforCluster VIRTUAL 5k Run/Walk

Tue, Jun 23 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual 5k Run/WalkIn Person Memorial Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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 - Washington, DC)

From $35 Open

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National Association for Multicultural Education: 5K for the Founders 2026

Sat, Jul 11 · Washington, DC Washington

5K for the Founders

From $35 Open

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Bastille Day 5K

Tue, Jul 14 · Washington, DC Washington

5K

From $10 Open

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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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EXTORTION 17 Memorial Run/Ruck

Thu, Aug 6 · Virtual, DC 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

Ray's Race 5K RunRay's Race 5K Walk

From $40 Open

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The Legacy Loop 5K at Chocolate City Criterium

Sat, Aug 15 · Washington, DC Washington

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

From $30 Open

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

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

5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkHalf Marathon

From $35 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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RunThrough Anacostia Park (Washington DC) 10k & 5k

Sun, Sep 13 · Washington, DC Washington

5K10k

From $41 Open

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DC Half Races

Sat, Sep 19 · Washington, DC Washington

5KHalf MarathonDistrict Challenge

From $40 Open

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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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Walk & 5K to End HIV

Sat, Sep 19 · Washington, DC Washington

5K Run (Chip-Timed)

From $35 Closed

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

Sun, Sep 20 · Washington, DC Washington

1M Fun Run/WalkVirtual 1M5K Run +1

From $40 Closed

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District 19 Race Series

Sun, Oct 4 · Washington, DC Washington

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

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

From $35 Open

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We Love Teachers 5K - DC/Maryland

Sat, Oct 10 · Washington, DC Washington

We Love Teachers 5KWe Love Teachers 5K - Educator EntryWe Love Teachers 5K - Under 18

From $20 Open

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Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Washington, DC Washington

5KVIRTUAL 5K

From $35 Open

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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 Run +1

From $20 Closed

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