Sun, Sep 20, 2026

13th Annual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education

Washington, DC

Registration open13th annual

5K5K

Entry is $45 now and rises to $50 after Aug 23, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 13th Annual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education

The race runs through a large wooded park, which means tree cover, rolling terrain, and a course that feels nothing like a city street race. Several roads through the park close to traffic on race morning, so the route is clean and quiet. The whole thing is tied to a scholarship fund for DC high school students, which gives the finish line a bit more weight than most.

Packet pickup happens race morning before the start, so there is no need to come back the day before. Parking is along Colorado Avenue, near a grove and tennis center inside the park. A handful of roads close in stages as the morning goes on, so arriving early gives you the smoothest experience.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

163finishers

25:07winner

1:00:04median

1:08:25cutoff

Top 3: Ted Poulos (25:07) · James Gaines (25:58) · Deanna Ware (26:46)

The 13th Annual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education is in its 13th year.

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles9/20/2026 08:00$45

5K9/20/2026 08:00$45

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Common Questions About the 13th Annual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education

Will I finish last at the 13th Annual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 1:00:04, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:08:25, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 13th Annual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (163 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 13th Annual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 25:07 while the median finisher took 1:00:04. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

Where can I train for the 13th Annual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education?

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.