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Running Races in Washington, DC
Washington, DC currently has 39 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. They take place in Washington and Washington DC.
By distance, that includes 35 5Ks, 14 10Ks, 13 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 (13), October (9) and December (8) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 47 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 39
- Active listings
- 86
- Cities with races
- 2
Browse Washington, DC races by distance
Upcoming races in Washington, DC
All 39 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Team RWB 5k & HalfWashington, DC5KHalf MarathonVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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DC Fall Classic 5k & HalfWashington, DC5KHalf MarathonVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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DC SAFE 5k & HalfWashington, DC5KHalf MarathonVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Semper Fi 5k & HalfWashington, DC5KHalf MarathonVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Service and Sacrifice 5k & HalfWashington, DC5KHalf MarathonVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Thanksgiving Stuffing Stomp 5k & 10kWashington, DC10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Turkey Tumble for Autism 5k, 10k, & HalfWashington, DC10K5KHalf MarathonVirtual with Medal +2 more
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DC Turkey Trot 5k & HalfWashington, DC5KHalf MarathonVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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The District’s Turkey Trot 5k & 10kWashington, DC10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Georgetown Turkey Trot 5kWashington, DC5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and ShirtVirtual without Medal/Shirt
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The Capital Turkey Trot 5k & 10kWashington, DC10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Rock Creek Reindeer Rumble 5k & 10kWashington, DC10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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EOD Warrior Holiday Dash 5k, Half, & MarathonWashington, DC5KHalf MarathonMarathonVirtual with Medal +2 more
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Santa’s Sleigh 5k & HalfWashington, DC5KHalf MarathonVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Valentine’s Day 5k & HalfWashington, DC5KHalf MarathonVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Dash Around the Point 5k & 10kWashington, DC10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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District Dash 5k & HalfWashington, DC5KHalf MarathonVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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St. Patrick’s Half & MarathonWashington, DCHalf MarathonMarathonVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Washington, DC
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Marine Corps MarathonWashington, DC Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathon ~30,000 runners
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Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile RunWashington, DC Usually held in April · date not confirmed10 Mile5K ~15,000 runners
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Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half MarathonWashington, DC Usually held in March · date not confirmedHalf10K ~10,000 runners
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SOME's Trot for HungerWashington, DC Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K1 Mile ~8,000 runners
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Race for Every Child 5KWashington, DC Usually held in October · date not confirmed5K ~7,000 runners
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Navy-Air Force Half Marathon & Navy 5-MilerWashington, DC Usually held in September · date not confirmedHalf MarathonNavy 5-Miler ~6,000 runners
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Capitol Hill ClassicWashington, DC Usually held in May · date not confirmed10K3KFun Run ~5,000 runners
When races happen in Washington, DC
- January
- 1 upcoming race
- February
- 3 upcoming races
- March
- 2 upcoming races
- April
- 1 upcoming race
- September
- 2 upcoming races
- October
- 9 upcoming races
- November
- 13 upcoming races
- December
- 8 upcoming races
Washington, DC cities with the most races
- Washington
- 38 upcoming races
- Washington DC
- 1 upcoming race
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.
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Marine Corps MarathonWashington, DC Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathon ~30,000 runners
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Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile RunWashington, DC Usually held in April · date not confirmed10 Mile5K ~15,000 runners
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Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half MarathonWashington, DC Usually held in March · date not confirmedHalf10K ~10,000 runners
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SOME's Trot for HungerWashington, DC Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K1 Mile ~8,000 runners
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Race for Every Child 5KWashington, DC Usually held in October · date not confirmed5K ~7,000 runners
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Navy-Air Force Half Marathon & Navy 5-MilerWashington, DC Usually held in September · date not confirmedHalf MarathonNavy 5-Miler ~6,000 runners
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Capitol Hill ClassicWashington, DC Usually held in May · date not confirmed10K3KFun Run ~5,000 runners
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St. Jude Walk/Run Washington DCWashington, DC Usually held in September · date not confirmed5K ~5,000 runners
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Jingle All the Way 5K & 15KWashington, DC Usually held in December · date not confirmed15K5K ~3,000 runners
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National Women's Half Marathon & 8KWashington, DC Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon8K ~3,000 runners
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DC Half - Race the DistrictWashington, DC Usually held in September · date not confirmedHalf MarathonHalf Marathon Relay5K ~2,500 runners
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Lawyers Have Heart 10K, 5K & Fun WalkWashington, DC Usually held in May · date not confirmed10K5KFun Walk ~2,500 runners
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Cherry Blossom 5K (Congressional Cemetery)Washington, DC Usually held in April · date not confirmed5K ~2,000 runners
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Girls on the Run DC 5KWashington, DC Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K ~2,000 runners
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Laufvergnugen Half, 10K & 5KWashington, DC Usually held in October · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~1,500 runners
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DC Front Runners Pride Run 5KWashington, DC Usually held in June · date not confirmed5K ~1,200 runners
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Cupid's Undie RunWashington, DC Usually held in February · date not confirmedMile(ish) fun run ~1,000 runners
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George Washington Patriot RunWashington, DC Usually held in September · date not confirmed10 Mile5K ~1,000 runners
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MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5KWashington, DC Usually held in July · date not confirmed5K1 Mile ~1,000 runners
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Race to Cure Sarcoma Washington DCWashington, DC Usually held in July · date not confirmed5K2 Mile ~800 runners
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Juneteenth Half Marathon & 10KWashington, DC Usually held in June · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K ~700 runners
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RunThrough Anacostia Park 10K & 5KWashington, DC Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K ~500 runners
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Summer District Half & 5KWashington, DC Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~500 runners
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Rudolph's Race 5K & HalfWashington, DC Usually held in December · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~450 runners
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DC New Year's 5K & 10KWashington, DC Usually held in January · date not confirmed5K10K ~400 runners
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Winter Hains Point 5K & 10KWashington, DC Usually held in January · date not confirmed5K10K ~400 runners
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PVTC Christmas Caper 5K & 10KWashington, DC Usually held in December · date not confirmed5K10K ~300 runners
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Washington's Birthday Marathon & RelayWashington, DC Usually held in February · date not confirmedMarathonMarathon Relay ~300 runners
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9-11 Memorial 5k & HalfWashington, DC Usually held in September · next date not announced5KHalf MarathonVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Autumn Georgetown 5k & HalfWashington, DC Usually held in September · next date not announced5KHalf MarathonVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
Races in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 9 min read How to Run a Race in All 50 States How to plan a 50-state running challenge: set your own rules, group states into trips, build a calendar around the seasons, budget for it and keep track of every finish.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in Washington, DC: common questions
- How many races are there in Washington, DC?
- RaceRove currently lists 39 upcoming races in Washington, DC with a confirmed date, plus 47 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 (13), October (9) and December (8).
- 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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