DC Area Race Calendar

Celebrate Memorial Day and honor our past and present military heroes by taking part in A SALUTE TO OUR TROOPS (5K and 10K Race, 1K Freedom Run Run)! Join your friends and neighbors on May 27, 2018, at One Loudoun– Loudoun County’s downtown–and make this Memorial Day a truly memorable one. Run, Walk or Jog and celebrate with us as we honor and celebrate the men and women who serve our country!

MANNA is affordable housing non-profit dedicated to helping low and moderate-income families fulfill the dream of homeownership in Washington DC.

On Saturday, June 15th at 9:00 AM, we will be celebrating our 21st Annual MANNA 5K Race for Affordable Housing at the Alexandria Aqueduct on the C&O Towpath in Georgetown (address is 3630 Water St NW). Our goal is to raise money and awareness for affordable housing in the District. Please come and support affordable housing in DC while enjoying the historic canal, getting some exercise, and meeting fellow supporters of MANNA.

The pet- and stroller-friendly 5K will cover an out-and-back route overlooking the historic canal and Georgetown neighborhood. The trail is flat and will feature a water station on the course and one at the start/finish.

When and Where:
Saturday June 15th, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
Capital Baptist Church Annandale, VA

Classic Course: A 3..1 mile USATF certified moderate hills course loop through the beautiful residential streets in Annandale.

Entry Fee: $20 thru June 10th or $25 after.
All entrants will receive an official T-Shirt and a delicious brunch.

The IN THEIR SHOES 5K for Iraqi orphans and vulnerable children will be held on Saturday, June 22, at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), 600 Dulany Street, in the Old Town area of Alexandria. Check in is at 7am. Race at 8am. The event is the Iraqi Children Foundation’s 7th annual run/walk and After Party for Iraqi children who have suffered through the Iraq War and, more recently, the violence of ISIS. Cost: $35 for race shirt, water, Iraqi food, and party. Honorary Co-Chairs are Iraq’s Ambassador to the US Fareed Yasseen and former US Ambassador to Iraq and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Ryan C. Crocker. Free parking in USPTO east garage. Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/OldTownAlexandria/InTheirShoes5KIraq

Please join us for the Mid-Atlantic’s largest all women’s 5k, the Baltimore Women’s Classic. June 23, at 8 AM. Women from the surrounding areas and of all participant levels will share in the accomplishment of completing a 5k through Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Registration is $40 through June 16th, $45 thereafter. Get a finisher’s medal, a cool towel (temperature!), technical T-shirt and a flower. Walkers, jogging strollers, kids (girls) welcome. This is a women-only race (the country’s second oldest!). Men may not participate in the race, but we’d love to have them as volunteers. Any group of 5 or more can register as a team. Post-race Festival Village is a blast, with various vendors, food (including watermelon) music, and for those so inclined — a mimosa or hard seltzer. Come and join this fantastic Baltimore summer tradition!

10K loop over fairly hilly course , start & finish same. Entries $25 until 6/20 , $35 thereafter, race day $40. www.bullseyerunning.com .
Cash awards same for male & female, top 3 open , top Master , 1st 50-over , 1st 60-over . 4 year age groups , 3 deep.
Race begins @ 08:00 , at Arbutus Middle School 21227

10/20 Mile start at 8:00 AM on September 15th, 2018
Registration Fee:
20 mile from $60 to $80
10 mile from $50 to $70

The 14th annual Boo! 10K run and Tidal Basin walk will take place on Sunday, October 6th in West Potomac Park, Washington, DC. The event is Halloween-themed and is a seasonal favorite of many runners. Run in costume if you wish!

Wine? YES! The Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4 Mile Run starts at 0830 and takes participants on a journey through historic Burkittsville MD., Boordy’s South Mountain Vineyard, and the Distillery Lane Ciderworks’ orchard, utilizing a beautiful hybrid cross-country/road course. We’ll have wine glasses for all participants, wine-themed finisher’s medals, unique ceramic overall awards, and tons of door prizes.
The tasting room at DLC will be open immediately following the award ceremony and Boordy is expected to again host tastings in town post-race.
Spook Hill has garnered accolades from Runners World (twice!) and Competitor.com as a “Must Do” fall race! Not convinced yet? Check out the post-run Spook Hill Wine Trail on our website-bringing you more nearby tasting opportunities (and race-day specials for our participants) at some of the most scenic – and scrumptious – wineries in MD. Registration fees: $29.95 thru 5/31; $32.95 6/1 -8/31; $34.95 9/1-9/30; After 10/1, $36.95; Race Day $40