DC Area Race Calendar

Mayor Muriel Bowser is kicking off National Women’s history month with a free 5K run/walk at Yards Park in Capitol Riverfront. Join #FITDC & the National Women’s History Museum in a celebration of the inspiring accomplishments and contributions of women throughout history. Not running? No problem. Not a woman? This event is still for you. Bring the whole family out to enjoy a live DJ, panels and exhibitions, and vendors from local women and fitness focused businesses.

The annual Reston 10 Miler offers runners a unique chance to enjoy a picturesque early spring 10 mile run with others. Runners will receive a long sleeve technical shirt, a one of a kind finisher medal, post race refreshments, and more

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a new event, the Pot O’ Gold 10k. The race starts and finishes at One Loudoun. Participants will receive a commemorative technical shirt, finisher’s medal, post race goodies, and more.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with other runners and friends at the Lucky Leprechaun 5k. The 5k runs the streets surrounding Reston Town Center. Participants receive a commemorative shirt, finisher’s medal, special post race treats, and more.

The 27th Annual Van Metre 5-Mile Run and One-Mile Fun Run/Walk benefits Children’s National Medical Center. Serious runners, weekend and occasional joggers, walkers, and even strollers (for One-Mile Fun Run/Walk only) of all skill levels are invited to participate.

In its 9th year, this well-organized event benefits kids with cancer at Children’s National where Ben was treated for leukemia before he passed away. More than 1,000 runners and walkers typically register for the 5 mile, 5K or one mile fun run. Welcome ceremony at 8a and gun time is 8:30a. Registration is open at www.bensrun.org. $25 til March 1; $30 til March 24; and then $35 thru race day on April 6th. Location: Stonegate ES, 14811 Notley Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905. Packet pick up the day prior at the school, or on race day.

The Courage to Run 5K is the nation’s first nonpartisan run/walk and premier party celebrating the rising wave of women getting civically active running for office. It also elevates the importance of being healthy to lead effectively in civic life today. Join the growing movement of civic believers with the Courage to Run!

Saturday, April 13, 2019 @ 9AM
Historic Congressional Cemetery in DC & Virtually Across the Country

Prices: $35 – $50 (based on registration date)

The Walk to End Epilepsy – DC fundraising event is held in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall near the Smithsonian National Mall metro station. It is an inspirational, healthy and fun community celebration of music and entertainment with friends, family, corporations and organizations celebrating their fundraising success and support for the epilepsy community. Funds raised are for much needed research, programs, services, advocacy and education about epilepsy. People from nearly 50 states across North America converge on the National Mall each Spring as they take steps to end epilepsy. Join us for our 5K Walk and Family Fun Mile event and celebration on April 27, 2019.

*We are not permitted to register/collect money on the mall.  It’s a National Park Service policy.  Please register online.

IMPORTANT DATES CONCERNING THE WALK TO END EPILEPSY – DC
January 1, 2019: First day of Regular Registration
January 1: Volunteers make the difference. Sign-up begins.
March 31: Memorial Flags for the Remembrance Wall due
March 31: Last day to register and guarantee your Walk to End Epilepsy t-shirt. No kidding!
April 20: Online registration closes at 5 p.m. EST
April 26: Early Walk t-shirt pick-up on the National Mall
April 27: Walk to End Epilepsy on the National Mall at 7:00 a.m

Registration
Adults: $50
Youth under age 12: $40
Virtual Walkers: $60 (t-shirts mailed to virtual walkers in advance of race day)

5K Fun Run/Walk for competitive runners, fitness/frequent runners, joggers/recreational runners & walkers/strollers, dogs allowed. 5K finisher medals will be given to all children crossing the finish line. A family style block party will be featured after the race with characters, free food, bounce houses and live music. Costumes are welcome and encouraged for this fun, family event. Medals will be awarded to overall and age group winners and three finishers with the best costumes. Adults $35, 6-17 $20, under 6 free, prices increase April 1.

The Makin’ Hay 10k is a scenic and rolling jaunt through some of the most picturesque farmland in Maryland. The loop course celebrates spring’s awakening, taking participants past numerous farms, along Catoctin Creek on a dirt road, and across two, one-lane wooden deck bridges. The race starts at 0830 sharp from Catoctin Creek Nature Center and Park, Middletown, MD. Finisher’s medals, custom ceramic overall awards, 5-year age group awards, and tech-shirts await our participants! Overland Timing will be providing chip timing services. Registration fees: $34.99 thru 2/28; $37.99 after 3/1; $40 race day.

A classic since day 1.

Born in 1984, the George Washington Parkway Classic is among the most scenic and spacious distance races on the East Coast. From the serene beauty of our spacious course meandering through the finest spring bloom in the DC area, to beautiful views of the Potomac and charming streets of Alexandria, the Parkway Classic is a journey that celebrates the simple joys of road racing.

The race begins at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and ends along the Potomac in Alexandria with free tacos and a beer garden courtesy of Port City Brewing Co.

Sunday, May 19th, 2019
Carderock, MD

Half Marathon, 5K and Kids’ Kilometer
Starting TImes & Fee:
Half: 7:30 AM, $60 to $80
5K: 8:00 AM, $40 to $55
Kids’ Kilometer: 7:45 AM, $15

Competitive and non-competitive runners and walkers are welcome to join Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, DC in raising our feet to raise hope for families on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, VA.

All registrants will receive a t-shirt and Kid’s Fun Run participants will also receive a souvenir medal.

Mixed gravel and pavement course. Strollers are welcome, but course may not be suitable for the average stroller.

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!

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

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