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Running Races in Washington, DC

Washington, DC currently has 58 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. They take place in Washington.

By distance, that includes 47 5Ks, 21 10Ks, 15 half marathons and 2 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.

November (16), December (11) and May (6) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 26 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.

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Upcoming races in Washington, DC

All 58 with a confirmed date, soonest first.

Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.

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Largest races in Washington, DC

By estimated field size across all distances at the event.

When races happen in Washington, DC

January
3 upcoming races
February
4 upcoming races
March
4 upcoming races
April
3 upcoming races
May
6 upcoming races
June
2 upcoming races
July
2 upcoming races
September
5 upcoming races
October
2 upcoming races
November
16 upcoming races
December
11 upcoming races

Running in Washington, DC cities

Browse Washington, DC races by month

Annual events awaiting their next date

These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.

  • Race for Every Child 5K
    Washington, DC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    5K ~7,000 runners
  • Dead Man's Run 5K
    Washington, DC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    5K ~2,750 runners
  • Laufvergnugen Half, 10K & 5K
    Washington, DC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Half Marathon10K5K ~1,500 runners
  • Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education
    Washington, DC Usually held in September · next date not announced
    5K ~950 runners
  • RunThrough Anacostia Park 10K & 5K
    Washington, DC Usually held in September · next date not announced
    5K10K ~500 runners
  • Summer District Half & 5K
    Washington, DC Usually held in August · next date not announced
    Half Marathon5K ~500 runners
  • Kimball Elementary 5k
    Washington, DC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    5K ~250 runners
  • Hope in Every Step
    Washington, DC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    1.4 Miles ~200 runners
  • District Ekiden
    Washington, DC Usually held in August · next date not announced
    11.2 Miles ~125 runners
  • 5K Electronica
    Washington, DC Usually held in August · next date not announced
    5K
  • 9-11 Memorial 5k & Half
    Washington, DC Usually held in September · next date not announced
    5KHalf MarathonVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
  • Autumn Georgetown 5k & Half
    Washington, DC Usually held in September · next date not announced
    5KHalf MarathonVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
  • DC Fall Classic 5k & Half
    Washington, DC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    5KHalf MarathonVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
  • DC SAFE 5k & Half
    Washington, DC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    5KHalf MarathonVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
  • DCR 5K Run / 2-Mile Walk
    Washington, DC Usually held in September · next date not announced
    5K
  • District 19 Race Series
    Washington, DC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    19 Miles19K5K
  • Food & Friends 5k & 10k
    Washington, DC Usually held in September · next date not announced
    10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
  • Healthy Kids Running Series Fall - Anacostia/Kenilworth, DC
    Washington, DC Usually held in September · next date not announced
    1 Mile0.5 Miles0.25 Miles75 Yards +1 more
  • Pumpkin Pacer 5k & 10k
    Washington, DC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
  • Race for Remembrance - 9/11 Tribute Run - Washington DC to New York NY
    Washington, DC Usually held in September · next date not announced
    270 Miles
  • Ray's Race at APA
    Washington, DC Usually held in August · next date not announced
    5K
  • Run Navy Yard
    Washington, DC Usually held in August · next date not announced
    5 Miles
  • Semper Fi 5k & Half
    Washington, DC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    5KHalf MarathonVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
  • Team RWB 5k & Half
    Washington, DC Usually held in September · next date not announced
    5KHalf MarathonVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
  • The FNR 10K - DC
    Washington, DC Usually held in August · next date not announced
    10K5K
  • The Legacy Loop 5K at Chocolate City Criterium
    Washington, DC Usually held in August · next date not announced
    5K

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Running Races in Washington, DC: common questions

How many races are there in Washington, DC?
RaceRove currently lists 58 upcoming races in Washington, DC with a confirmed date, plus 26 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
When is race season in Washington, DC?
Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are November (16), December (11) and May (6).
What is the biggest race in Washington, DC?
By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Washington, DC is the Army Ten-Miler, with about 35,000 runners across all of its distances.

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