Running Races in District of Columbia — 2026

There are 27 running races in District of Columbia in 2026 across 3 cities. The next upcoming race is the Youth Football Camp hosted by Jacksonville Jaguar, Jalen McLeod in Washington on June 20. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

Youth Football Camp hosted by Jacksonville Jaguar, Jalen McLeod

Sat, Jun 20 · Washington, DC Washington

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#CureforCluster VIRTUAL 5k Run/Walk

Tue, Jun 23 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Virtual 5k Run/WalkIn Person Memorial Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jul 11 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual 5K for the Founders

From $35 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

Road 5K Run (In-Person - Washington, DC)

From $35 Open

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Bastille Day 5K

Tue, Jul 14 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5K

From $10 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Washington, D.C.

Sat, Jul 18 · Washington, DC Washington

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

From $10 Open

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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 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 — 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

Virtual 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

Virtual 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

Road 5K10k

From $41 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

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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 19 Miler RaceDistrict 19K 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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We Love Teachers 5K - DC/Maryland

Sat, Oct 10 · Washington, DC Washington

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

From $20 Open

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2026 Race For Every Child VOLUNTEER SIGNUP

Tue, Oct 13 · Washington, DC Washington

2026 Race for Every Child VOLUNTEER SIGNUP

From $0 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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National Veterans Parade 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $55 Open

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