Washington, DC · 5K
Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K
Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K is a 5K event held in Washington, Washington, DC. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026. About 2,100 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Field size
- ~2,100 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location
- Washington, Washington, DC
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 2,100 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K
Friends of the National Arboretum 5K. Community run supporting the National Arboretum.
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Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K: common questions
- When is the Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Where is the Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K held?
- In Washington, Washington, DC.
- What distances does the Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K?
- About 2,100 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K start?
- 8:30 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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