What race distances can I run in Washington?
Washington has 5K (21), 10K (3). 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
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.
27 upcoming races · 11 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.
Sun, Sep 13, 2026RunThrough Anacostia Park (Washington DC) 10k & 5k Washington, DCFrom $41Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026Heel-2-Heal 5k Washington, DCFrom $20Register Sun, Sep 13, 2026Run for the Arts 5k Run & Walk Washington, DCFreeRegister Sat, Sep 19, 2026DC Half Races Washington, DCFrom $60Details Sat, Sep 19, 2026Whitman-Walker 40th Annual Walk & 5K to End HIV Washington, DCFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 19, 2026DCR 5K Run / 2-Mile Walk Washington, DCFreeRegister Sun, Sep 20, 202613th Annual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education Washington, DCFrom $50Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 Washington, DCFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Hope in Every Step Washington, DCFreeRegister Sun, Oct 4, 2026District 19 Race Series Washington, DCFrom $70Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Dead Man's Run 5K Washington, DCFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Laufvergnügen (Half/10k/5k) Washington, DCFrom $55Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Kimball Elementary 5k Washington, DCFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K Washington, DCFrom $55Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Oakwood University 5K Washington, DCFrom $20Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026SHRM Washington DC Impact 5K Washington, DCFrom $40Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026National Veterans Parade 5K Washington, DCFrom $60Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Janney 5K & Fun Run Washington, DCFrom $25Details 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 $40Register Sun, Dec 6, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run Washington, DCFrom $40Details Sun, Dec 13, 2026Jingle 5K Washington, DCFrom $45Details Sun, Jan 10, 2027Al Lewis 10-Miler and 5 Miler Washington, DCFrom $10Details Sun, May 9, 2027Tricia Davis 5K for Sinai House Washington, DCFrom $36Details Sun, May 16, 20272026 Capitol Hill Classic 10K, 3K, and Fun Run Washington, DCFrom $45Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Race to Cure Sarcoma Washington, D.C. Washington, DCFrom $10Details
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 Sep 10, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Washington
When is race season in Washington?
September is the busiest month for races in Washington, with 8 of the 27, followed by November with 7. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How early should I register for a race in Washington?
10 of the 27 races in Washington already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
Are Washington races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 11 races in Washington with published results, the typical median finish is around 33:58, 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. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.