What race distances can I run in Washington?
Washington has 5K (15). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
District of Columbia · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Washington, District of Columbia
Upcoming running races in and near Washington, District of Columbia - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
22 upcoming races · 9 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Washington races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Dead Man's Run 5K Washington, DCFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 Washington, DCFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Laufvergnügen (Half/10k/5k) Washington, DCFrom $60Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Kimball Elementary 5k 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, DCFreeDetails 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 Thu, Nov 26, 20262026 Two Rivers Turkey Trot (3K) & Tater Trot (1K) Fun Run Washington, DCRegistration opens Nov 4FreeDetails Sun, Dec 6, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run Washington, DCFrom $40Details Sun, Dec 13, 2026Jingle 5K Washington, DCFrom $50Details Sun, Jan 10, 2027Al Lewis 10-Miler and 5 Miler Washington, DCFrom $10Details Sun, Apr 25, 2027Walk for Warriors DC National Mall Washington, DCRegistration opens Jan 18, 2027From $15Details Sun, May 9, 2027Tricia Davis 5K for Sinai House Washington, DCFrom $36Details Sun, May 16, 20272027 Capitol Hill Classic 10K, 3K, and Fun Run Washington, DCRegistration opens Dec 7From $45Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Race to Cure Sarcoma Washington, D.C. Washington, DCFrom $10Details Sat, Sep 18, 2027DC Half Races Washington, DCFrom $45Details
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Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to Washington. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
Train for it
Run Clubs in Washington
The easiest way to a start line is a standing group run. These Washington clubs welcome runners of all paces.
Browse all Washington run clubs →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 8, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Washington
When is race season in Washington?
November is the busiest month for races in Washington, with 8 of the 22, followed by October with 6. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Washington races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 9 races in Washington with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:44, 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.
Where can I train for a race in Washington?
Join a local run club. District Running Collective, Every Person Run Club, DC Road Runners and others in Washington welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.
Are there trail races near Washington?
Yes, one race around Washington gets you off the pavement: 1 mixes road and trail.