Washington, DC · 5K
Girls on the Run DC 5K
Girls on the Run DC 5K is a 5K event held in Washington, Washington, DC. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 22, 2026. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 22, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 22, 2026
- Location
- Washington, Washington, DC
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- gotrdc.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 10:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 48°F at the start, 71% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2024 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026)
About the Girls on the Run DC 5K
A celebratory community 5K capping the Girls on the Run DC program season, open to participants, families, and running buddies.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Untimed celebratory community 5K
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Girls on the Run DC 5K: common questions
- When is the Girls on the Run DC 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 22, 2026.
- Where is the Girls on the Run DC 5K held?
- In Washington, Washington, DC.
- What distances does the Girls on the Run DC 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Girls on the Run DC 5K?
- About 2,000 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 Girls on the Run DC 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at gotrdc.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Girls on the Run DC 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. $40 (from gotrdc.org, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Girls on the Run DC 5K start?
- 10:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Girls on the Run DC 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface; Not USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Girls on the Run DC 5K?
- about 48°F at the start, 71% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2024 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026).
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