Washington, DC · 10 Mile · 5K
George Washington Patriot Run
George Washington Patriot Run is a 10 Mile and 5K event held in Washington, Washington, DC. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, September 12, 2027. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- September 12, 2027
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, September 12, 2027
- Location
- Washington, Washington, DC
- Distances
- 10 Mile, 5K
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Flat to gently rolling
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- mountvernon.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: opens soon
- Start time
- 7:15 AM EDT
- Course profile — 10 Mile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 62°F at the start, 80% humidity, 7 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026)
About the George Washington Patriot Run
A patriotic-themed September race offering 10-mile and 5K options on scenic DC-area roadways. It draws roughly a thousand runners each year.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Patriotic-themed September race in the DC area
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George Washington Patriot Run: common questions
- When is the George Washington Patriot Run?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, September 12, 2027.
- Where is the George Washington Patriot Run held?
- In Washington, Washington, DC.
- What distances does the George Washington Patriot Run offer?
- 10 Mile and 5K.
- How many people run the George Washington Patriot Run?
- About 1,000 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 George Washington Patriot Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the George Washington Patriot Run?
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: opens soon.
- What time does the George Washington Patriot Run start?
- 7:15 AM EDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the George Washington Patriot Run?
- about 62°F at the start, 80% humidity, 7 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026).
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