Running Events in Washington

Check out happening running events all around Washington, DC

Cherry 🍒 Blossom 🌸 10 Miler and 5K

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:30 am Cherry Blossom 10 M

Autism Speaks Washington, DC Empower Walk & 5K Run

 Sun, 19 Apr at 08:00 am West Potomac 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

Independence Day Road Race Washington D.C.

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

Wealth Walk 5K

 Sat, 04 Apr at 11:00 am Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavillion Free

Autism Walk/Run

 Sun, 19 Apr at 08:30 am 2912 Independence Ave SW Free

Anacostia Plogging Cleanup Series: Diamond Teague Park

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:30 am Diamond Teague Pier Free

Women’s History Month Community Run & Panel at Colada Shop

 Thu, 16 Apr at 05:00 pm Colada Shop USD 25

Celebrate Trails Day

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

Plus Size Clothing Swap

 Sun, 12 Apr at 02:00 pm Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 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

Cherry Blossom 10 Miler for DC Front Runners

 Sun, 12 Apr at 07:30 am Washington Monument

Read & Run on the Road: 100 Things to Do in Arlington Before You Die

 Sat, 04 Apr at 12:00 pm Columbia Island Marina USD 0 to 39

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

2nd Annual Fibroid Awareness Walk

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

The Night Club, Just Longer

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

Read & Run: Running Tour 22 Walks in Washington DC w/ Author Andrea Seiger

 Mon, 13 Apr at 06:00 pm 15 Dupont Cir NW USD 0 to 39

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

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

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

DC Go-Go Groovers Meet!

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

Anacostia Plogging Cleanup Series: Anacostia Park

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

2026 DC Ruck

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

Kumu'ohu Challenge 2026

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:00 am Columbia Island Marina

We Lost Our Cents 1 Mile Virtual Race 2026 | Finisher Medal & Charity Run

 Sat, 11 Apr at 01:00 pm District of Columbia USD 5 to 45

2026 International Women's Day 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2

 Sun, 08 Mar at 01:00 pm Washington USD 4 to 45

Pi Day 5K Virtual Race 2026 – 3.14 Miles & Wooden Medal

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm District of Columbia USD 30 to 45

FRW Annual Two-Mile Fun Walk 2026

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

Earth Day 5K Virtual Race 2026

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

DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K for DC Front Runners

 Sat, 06 Jun at 09:00 am Congressional Cemetery

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

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 Alabama 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 Virtual Race

 Sat, 11 Apr at 01:00 pm Washington USD 5 to 45

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

 Sat, 18 Apr at 01:00 pm Washington USD 5 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

DC’s First-Ever Creole Food Festival-Cherry Blossom Marathon Weekend

 Sun, 01 Feb at 03:00 pm The Gathering Spot DC USD 45 to 856

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