Running Races in Washington, District of Columbia — 2026

There are 28 running races in Washington, District of Columbia in 2026. The next is the 5K Electronica on August 1. 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 - Child +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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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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Run Navy Yard

Sun, Aug 30 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Run Navy Yard DC

From $20 Closed

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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 6th to 8th Grade - 1 MilePreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +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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DCR 5K Run / 2-Mile Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Washington, DC Washington

Open Closing Soon

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Walk & 5K to End HIV

Sat, Sep 19 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5K Run (Chip-Timed)

From $35 Closed

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

Sun, Sep 20 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual Virtual 1M1M Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K +1

From $40 Closed

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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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Dead Man's Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Dead Man's Run

From $30 Closed

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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 VIRTUAL 5K5K

From $35 Open

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Oakwood University 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual Oakwood University 5K (Adults)Oakwood University Virtual 5KOakwood 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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Janney 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Janney Elementary Fun RunJanney Elementary 5k

From $25 Closed

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The Great Turkey Chase 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Nov 15 · Washington, DC Washington

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

From $20 Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Metro DC

Sun, Dec 6 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual 5K TimedBack-to-Back Bells5K 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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