Washington, DC · 5K
Race for Every Child 5K
Race for Every Child 5K is a 5K event held in Washington, Washington, DC. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 7,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Field size
- ~7,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Washington, Washington, DC
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 7,000 runners
- Course
- Flat downtown course, ~30 ft gain
- Registration
- childrensnational.org
- Official website
- childrensnational.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:45 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
About the Race for Every Child 5K
A large downtown 5K starting at Freedom Plaza that raises funds for Children's National Hospital.
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- A large downtown 5K starting at Freedom Plaza that raises funds for Children's National Hospital.
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Race for Every Child 5K: common questions
- When is the Race for Every Child 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Race for Every Child 5K held?
- In Washington, Washington, DC.
- What distances does the Race for Every Child 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Race for Every Child 5K?
- About 7,000 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 Race for Every Child 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at childrensnational.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Race for Every Child 5K?
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: open.
- What time does the Race for Every Child 5K start?
- 8:45 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Race for Every Child 5K?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface.
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