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5K Races in Washington, DC

Washington, DC currently has 47 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. They take place in Washington.

November (14), December (11) and May (4) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 21 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.

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Upcoming 5Ks in Washington, DC

All 47 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 5K events in Washington, DC

By estimated field size across all distances at the event.

When 5Ks happen in Washington, DC

January
3 upcoming races
February
3 upcoming races
March
2 upcoming races
April
2 upcoming races
May
4 upcoming races
June
1 upcoming race
July
2 upcoming races
September
4 upcoming races
October
1 upcoming race
November
14 upcoming races
December
11 upcoming races

Running in Washington, DC cities

Annual events awaiting their next date

These 5Ks 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
  • 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
  • Pumpkin Pacer 5k & 10k
    Washington, DC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
  • Ray's Race at APA
    Washington, DC Usually held in August · next date not announced
    5K
  • 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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5K Races in Washington, DC: common questions

How many 5Ks are there in Washington, DC?
RaceRove currently lists 47 upcoming 5Ks in Washington, DC with a confirmed date, plus 21 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
How long is a 5K?
A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
When is 5K season in Washington, DC?
Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are November (14), December (11) and May (4).
What is the biggest 5K in Washington, DC?
By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Washington, DC is the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run, with about 15,000 runners across all of its distances.

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