Washington, DC · 5K
St. Jude Walk/Run Washington DC
St. Jude Walk/Run Washington DC is a 5K event held in Washington, Washington, DC. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, September 26, 2027. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- September 26, 2027
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, September 26, 2027
- Location
- Washington, Washington, DC
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- stjude.org
About the St. Jude Walk/Run Washington DC
An annual fundraising 5K walk/run benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, drawing thousands of participants to the nation's capital. The flat, family-friendly course supports childhood cancer research.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest charity 5K events in the DC area
- Notes
- [next_date estimated]
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St. Jude Walk/Run Washington DC: common questions
- When is the St. Jude Walk/Run Washington DC?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, September 26, 2027.
- Where is the St. Jude Walk/Run Washington DC held?
- In Washington, Washington, DC.
- What distances does the St. Jude Walk/Run Washington DC offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the St. Jude Walk/Run Washington DC?
- 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 St. Jude Walk/Run Washington DC?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at stjude.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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