Running Events in Washington

Check out happening running events all around Washington, DC

The Yards Waterfront Wellness 2026

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 am The Sundeck at The Yards DC Free

March of Dimes - March for Babies greater Washington D.C. area

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 am Nationals Park Free

2026 Race for Hope DC

 Sun, 03 May at 07:00 am Freedom Plaza

2026 Spring Georgetown Memorial 5k/Half

 Sun, 24 May at 06:30 am 3530 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007-3503, United States

HBCUs Run the District: 13th Annual HBCU 5K Run/Walk and Community Day

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 am 633 Howard Street, SE, Washington, DC 20020

5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Drew Anderson

 Tue, 29 Sep at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

Independence Day Road Race Washington D.C.

 Sat, 04 Jul at 07:30 am Ohio Drive Southwest

Celebrate Trails Day

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am Rails to Trails Conservancy

The Life We Have + Stupid Cancer | Film, Run + Refreshments

 Thu, 28 May at 06:00 pm REI Co-op Free

Day of the Dog Virtual Race 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sat, 22 Aug at 01:00 pm District of Columbia USD 4 to 45

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GRIND: A MEMOIR—Book Launch + Q&A with Sara Hall

 Wed, 22 Apr at 07:00 pm 5015 Connecticut Ave NW Free

Race Through Hawaii Virtual Race | 5K, 10K, Marathon | Run Anywhere

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm District of Columbia USD 5 to 45

Be Kind to Your Mind 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm District of Columbia USD 4 to 45

2nd Annual Fibroid Awareness Walk

 Sun, 17 May at 09:30 am National Museum of African American History and Culture Free

May the 4th Be With You - 4 Mile Virtual Race

 Mon, 04 May at 01:00 pm District of Columbia USD 5 to 45

Memorials and Monuments Fun Run

 Sun, 26 Apr at 08:00 am Columbia Island Marina

Anacostia Plogging Cleanup Series: Anacostia Park

 Sat, 23 May at 09:30 am Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavillion Free

FRW Annual Two-Mile Fun Walk 2026

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am Calvin Coolidge Senior High School USD 0 to 31

DC Go-Go Groovers Meet!

 Sat, 14 Mar at 11:00 am The Big Chair Free

The Night Club, Just Longer

 Sun, 01 Mar at 07:30 pm 4 Logan Cir NW Free

2026 DC Ruck

 Sat, 01 Aug at 08:00 pm Washington, DC

Race Through Arizona 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 Virtual Race

 Sat, 25 Apr at 01:00 pm District of Columbia USD 5 to 45

Anacostia Plogging Cleanup Series: Anacostia Boathouse to Kingman Island

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am The Fields At RFK Campus Free

2026 He is Risen 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2- Benefitting Easter Seals

 Sun, 05 Apr at 01:00 pm District of Columbia USD 8 to 45

Read & Run on the Road: Book Club Run of Lost in the City

 Wed, 13 May at 06:00 pm 1227 New Jersey Ave NW USD 15 to 39

Race Through Colorado Virtual Race | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon | Run Anywhere

 Sat, 09 May at 01:00 pm District of Columbia USD 5 to 45

Earth Day 5K Virtual Race 2026

 Sun, 19 Apr at 01:00 pm Washington USD 16 to 45

DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K for DC Front Runners

 Sat, 06 Jun at 09:00 am Congressional Cemetery

Cat Day Virtual Race 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sun, 09 Aug at 01:00 pm District of Columbia USD 4 to 45

Memorial Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Mon, 25 May at 01:00 pm District of Columbia USD 4 to 45

Race Through Georgia Virtual Race | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & More | Run

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm District of Columbia USD 5 to 45

Unhinged and Feral 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 - Now Only $18!

 Sat, 03 Oct at 01:00 pm District of Columbia USD 0 to 45

7th Annual Zebra Dazzle 5k Walk/Run/Bike for Amyloidosis Awareness - NW, DC

 Sat, 12 Sep at 08:30 am Rock Creek Parkway - Carter Barron Tennis Courts - Intersection of 16th St and Kennedy Street NW Washington DC USD 55

2026 Race to Read 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Fri, 06 Mar at 01:00 pm District of Columbia USD 5 to 45

The Night Club

 Tue, 14 Jan at 08:00 pm Smithsonian Metro Free

Mother's Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sun, 10 May at 01:00 pm Washington USD 4 to 45

Challenge your Yoga Skills with 108 Surya Namaskar Marathon - Washington DC

 Sun, 05 May at 11:00 am Washington USD 20