Which District of Columbia cities have the most races?
Washington (20) have the most upcoming races in District of Columbia. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.
District of Columbia · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in District of Columbia
Every upcoming running race in District of Columbia, all 20 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
20 upcoming races · 8 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The District of Columbia races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Races by City in District of Columbia
District of Columbia Races by Month
November 2026
Soonest Races in District of Columbia
20 total Sun, Oct 18, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 Washington, DCFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K Washington, DCFrom $60Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026D.C. International Community 5K & Fun Run Washington, DCRegistration closedFreeDetails Sun, Nov 1, 2026Oakwood University 5K Washington, DCFrom $20Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026SHRM Washington DC Impact 5K Washington, DCFrom $45Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026National Veterans Parade 5K Washington, DCFrom $60Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Janney 5K & Fun Run Washington, DCFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026BSS Bulldog Turkey Trot Washington, DCFrom $40Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026The Great Turkey Chase 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Washington, DCFrom $20Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026Adrenaline Rush 5K Washington, DCFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026NWSL Championship 5K Washington, DCFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 20262026 Two Rivers Turkey Trot (3K) & Tater Trot (1K) Fun Run Washington, DCFrom $25Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in District of Columbia
What race distances can I run in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia has 5K (13). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.
When is race season in District of Columbia?
November is the busiest month for races in District of Columbia, with 9 of the 20, followed by October with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are District of Columbia races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 8 races in District of Columbia with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:51, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.