Race calendar · November 2026 · District of Columbia

November 2026 5K Races in District of Columbia

Every 5K in District of Columbia in November 2026, all 6 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

6 5K races in November 2026

When in November

The November Race Weekends

5K races do not spread evenly across November. The busiest weekend is November 14 and November 15, with 3 of them.

  1. Oct 31 – Nov 11
  2. Nov 7 – Nov 82
  3. Nov 14 – Nov 153

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The November 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field199 finishersBSS Bulldog Turkey Trotin the 5K

November 5K Races by City

Washington 6
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Soonest 5K Races in November

6 total
Sun, Nov 1, 2026Oakwood University 5K Washington, DC5KFrom $20Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026SHRM Washington DC Impact 5K Washington, DC5KFrom $40Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026National Veterans Parade 5K Washington, DC5KFrom $60Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026BSS Bulldog Turkey Trot Washington, DC5K800mFrom $40Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026The Great Turkey Chase 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Washington, DC5K1 MileFrom $20Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026Adrenaline Rush 5K Washington, DC5KFrom $40Details

Common Questions About Running a November 5K in District of Columbia

When in November are most 5K races held?

The busiest weekend in District of Columbia is November 14 and November 15, with 3 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Sunday, November 15 with 2. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.

When should I sign up for a November 5K?

As early as you can. 3 of these November 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 6 are open for entry right now.

How much does a November 5K cost to enter?

The typical entry is $40, with paid entries running from $20 up to $60. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.

5K Races in Other Months

October and December sit either side of November, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.

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