Running Races in District of Columbia — 2026

There are 26 running races in District of Columbia in 2026 across 3 cities. The next upcoming race is the 2026 Race For Every Child VOLUNTEER SIGNUP in Washington on October 14. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Dead Man's Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Dead Man's Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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

Sun, Oct 18 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 4th & 5th Grade - 1 MilePreK 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

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Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual VIRTUAL 5K5K

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 5K (Adults)Oakwood University Virtual 5K

From $20 Open

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SHRM Washington DC Impact 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual Virtual 5K5K

From $40 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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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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BSS Bulldog Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Bulldog 5k Run/WalkBulldog Turkey Trot 5K Run/WalkBulldog Mini Turkey 1/2 Mile Fun Run +1

From $35 Open

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Janney 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Janney Elementary Fun RunJanney Elementary 5k

From $25 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 Run1 Mile Fun Run Mann Students/Faculty/Staff5K Run +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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 Untimed5K TimedBack-to-Back Bells +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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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

2027 Walk to End Breast Cancer - Fundraising Event2026 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 - Adult +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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