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5Ks in Washington, DC
Washington, DC currently has 35 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. They take place in Washington.
November (12), October (8) and December (8) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 33 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 35
- Active listings
- 68
- Cities with races
- 1
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Upcoming 5Ks in Washington, DC
All 35 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
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in Washington, DC
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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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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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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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
When 5Ks happen in Washington, DC
- January
- 1 upcoming race
- February
- 3 upcoming races
- March
- 1 upcoming race
- September
- 2 upcoming races
- October
- 8 upcoming races
- November
- 12 upcoming races
- December
- 8 upcoming races
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for EducationWashington, DC Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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The Legacy Loop 5K at Chocolate City CriteriumWashington, DC Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 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.
- 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.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5Ks in Washington, DC: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Washington, DC?
- RaceRove currently lists 35 upcoming 5Ks in Washington, DC with a confirmed date, plus 33 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 (12), October (8) and December (8).
- 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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