5K Races in District of Columbia — 2026

There are 30 5K races in District of Columbia scheduled for 2026. The next is the Stride for Hope 5k & Homecoming Festival in Washington on April 25. District of Columbia 5K races run primarily April through November.

Stride for Hope 5k & Homecoming Festival

Sat, Apr 25 · Washington, DC Washington

Alumni 5KLearner's 5KVirtual 5K +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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SOME's Trot for Hunger

Fri, May 1 · Washington, DC Washington

Little Turkey 1-MilerVirtual 5K5K +1

From $15 Closed

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ACOG on the Move!

Fri, May 1 · Washington, DC Washington

ACOG on the Move 1MACOG on the Move 5KACOG on the Move Sleep-In

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Steps for Vets

Sat, May 2 · Washington, DC Washington

Steps for Vets 5K - Run, Walk, Roll

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Blessed Sacrament Bulldog 5k

Sat, May 2 · Washington, DC Washington

Bulldog 5k Run/WalkBulldog Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run (2nd grade and below)

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Tricia Davis 5K for Sinai House

Sun, May 10 · Washington, DC Washington

Rainbow of Bubbles Fun RunVirtual Race5K Run

From $36 Open Closing Soon

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Break the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness - Virtual Run/Walk

Mon, May 11 · Run from anywhere, DC Run from anywhere

1k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk10k Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open

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Hardy Middle School 5K Fun Run

Sat, May 16 · Washington, DC Washington

5K (Adults/Non Faculty)5K (Students/Hardy Faculty & Staff)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Maya

Sat, May 16 · Washington, DC Washington

Miles for Maya 5K Race

From $35 Open

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6th Annual Hero Dogs 5K9

Sat, May 16 · Washington, DC Washington

Hero Dogs Memorial 1K Fun Run6th Annual Hero Dogs Memorial 5K Run

From $30 Open

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2026 Capitol Hill Classic 10K, 3K, and Fun Run

Sun, May 17 · Washington, DC Washington

Kids' Fun Run3K10K

From $20 Open

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DC Black Pride Fun Run

Sat, May 23 · Washington, DC Washington

DC Black Pride Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Paul Thurston 5K

Sun, May 24 · Washington, DC Washington

5K

From $10 Open

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DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K

Sat, May 30 · Washington, DC Washington

5k - Virtual5k - In Person

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Hike for Headache Health

Mon, Jun 1 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual 5k Run/WalkIn Person Memorial Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Migraine and Headache Disorders 5K - Do It Your Way

Mon, Jun 1 · Washington DC, DC Washington DC

Migraine and Headache Disorder Virtual 5K - Do It Your WayIn-Person Migraine and Headache Disorder 5K - Do It Your Way

From $35 Open

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CHCI Run to Lead Virtual 5K

Fri, Jun 5 · Washington, DC Washington

5K Run/Walk (Medal Only)5K Run/Walk (Medal & T-Shirt)

From $25 Open

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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 Closing Soon

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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 - Child +1

From $10 Open

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EXTORTION 17 Memorial Run/Ruck

Thu, Aug 6 · Virtual, DC Virtual

Virtual 3.1 Mile RuckVirtual 3.1 Mile Run/WalkVirtual 31 Mile Run/Walk +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 Run/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 — Community Run (20-45 minutes)The Legacy Loop 5K — Run Club Championship (Sub-20 minutes)

From $30 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 Closing Soon

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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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DC Half Races

Sun, Sep 20 · Washington, DC Washington

5KHalf Marathon

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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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 1MVirtual 5K +1

From $40 Closed

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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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