Running Events in Washington

Check out happening running events all around Washington, DC

DC Labor Day Weekend Pier Pressure Yacht Party Cruise

 Sun, 06 Sep at 03:30 pm Spirit of Washington DC by Hornblower USD 29 to 55

New Balance Appreciation Day 2026 at metrobar

 Sat, 30 May at 03:00 pm metrobar DC Free

Memorial Day Circle of Remembrance

 Thu, 21 May at 06:00 am The Washington Monument

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

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

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

Hot Girl Walk®| Washington D.C. | May 23

 Sat, 23 May at 09:30 am East Potomac Park Free

Independence Day Road Race Washington D.C.

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

2026 Capitol City Chase 5k/10k/Half

 Sun, 31 May at 06:30 am 3530 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007-3503, United States

Dryy Run 5K: Young Moguls in Motion

 Sat, 06 Jun at 08:00 am Dryy Flagship Retail Union Market District | Washington, DC Free

The Life We Have + Stupid Cancer | Run • Film • Community

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

2026 Christmas in July 5k & Half

Sat, 25 Jul at 06:30 am 3530 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007-3503, United States

2026 EOD Warrior 5k/Half

 Sun, 14 Jun at 06:30 am 3530 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007-3503, United States

6th Annual APA & APAF MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll

 Sat, 11 Jul at 07:00 am Freedom Plaza

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

Pride Clothing Swap

 Sat, 20 Jun at 01:30 pm Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Free

The Night Club, Just Longer

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

Teacher Appreciation Virtual Race 2026 | Teach Love Inspire

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm Washington USD 4 to 45

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

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

Mu Lambda Chapter - ALPHA MOVE - SPRING 2026

 Sun, 17 May at 09:00 am Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavillion Free

Anacostia Plogging Cleanup Series: Anacostia Park

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

Commodore to Commodore Run!

Sat, 06 Jun at 09:30 am The Commodore DC

Peony Virtual Race | 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 | Language of Flowers Collection

 Sat, 30 May at 01:00 pm Washington USD 4 to 45

Just One More Mile Virtual Race 2026 | Global Running Day Virtual

 Wed, 03 Jun at 01:00 pm Washington 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

2026 Ride For The Living Satellite Ride

 Sun, 28 Jun at 08:30 am Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC USD 29

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

DMV Promise Walk for Preeclampsia

Sat, 30 May at 09:00 am National Mall Washington Dc

Memorial Day Murph Challenge

 Mon, 25 May at 04:00 pm 4 Logan Cir NW Free

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

2026 Born to Be a Princess 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 - Now Only $16!

 Sun, 01 Nov at 01:00 pm District of Columbia USD 0 to 45

Bee Happy Race 2026 | Fun Virtual 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm District of Columbia USD 4 to 45

Face Your Giants Virtual Race 2026 | Christian Virtual Run

 Sat, 06 Jun at 01:00 pm Washington USD 4 to 45

Paul Thurston 5K

 Sun, 24 May at 08:00 am 4870 Colorado Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011-3722, United States

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

Read & Run on the Road: Book Club Run of Best Offer Wins

 Sun, 14 Jun at 09:00 am Jane Jane USD 39

Memorial Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

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

2026 DC Ruck

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

Lavender Virtual Race 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 | Language of Flowers Collection

 Sat, 27 Jun at 01:00 pm Washington USD 4 to 45

SOTU + Skate Camp DC

 Fri, 19 Jun at 04:00 pm Washington, DC

DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K for DC Front Runners

 Sat, 06 Jun at 09:00 am Congressional Cemetery

Capitol Hill Classic 10K and 3K for DC Front Runners

 Sun, 17 May at 08:30 am Peabody Primary School

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

Zeus Virtual Race 2026 | Gods & Warriors Virtual Running Series

 Sat, 13 Jun at 01:00 pm Washington USD 4 to 45

REEF 2026 Fish out of Water 5K + Happy Hour!

 Tue, 09 Jun at 05:00 pm 1755 S Street NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20009

DC Go-Go Groovers Meet!

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

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

The Night Club

 Tue, 14 Jan at 08:00 pm 4 Logan Cir NW Free

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

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