Washington, DC · 5K
National Police Week 5K
National Police Week 5K is a 5K event held in Washington, Washington, DC. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, May 8, 2027. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 8, 2027
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, May 8, 2027
- Location
- Washington, Washington, DC
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Mostly flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- nationalpoliceweek5k.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; Not USATF certified
About the National Police Week 5K
An annual National Police Week 5K honoring law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, drawing thousands of runners during Police Week.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Chip-timed with awards; one of DC's largest 5Ks
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National Police Week 5K: common questions
- When is the National Police Week 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, May 8, 2027.
- Where is the National Police Week 5K held?
- In Washington, Washington, DC.
- What distances does the National Police Week 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the National Police Week 5K?
- About 5,000 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 National Police Week 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the National Police Week 5K start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the National Police Week 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface; Not USATF certified.
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