DC Area Race Calendar
2023 Rock Creek 5k & 10k
2023 Operation Enduring Warrior 5k, 10k, & Half
Rosaryville Trail Half Marathon and 10K
This Race is for the Birds!
2023 Louisa County 4H Livestock Club Fun Run
2023 Racin’ Around the Lake 5k, 10k, & Half
Spring Backyard Burn @ Pohick
Easter 5k, 10k, & 1M
Easter Three Fox 5k & 1M
2023 Care Packages at Carderock 5k, 10k, & Half
Come join us for the second annual Try Or Fail Spring Forward races! The 1-mile course will be run on the Workhouse Arts Center property starting and ending at the baseball fields going out and back. The 5K and the 10K races will both start from the Workhouse Arts Center as well, beginning on road and transitioning into the Cross Country Trail towards Giles Run before turning around to return to the Workhouse Arts Center. The grounds of the previous Lorton Reformatory have been repurposed by the Cultural Arts Center and houses famous pieces of art by local and renown artists which truly is a site to see during the year.
2023 Race Towards Autism Acceptance 5k, 10k, & 1M
Capital for a Day 5K 2023
Stafford Hospital Spring Fever 5K and Kids 1/2-mile Fun Run
Stafford Medical Pavilion (on the campus of Stafford Hospital)
125 Hospital Center Blvd.
Stafford, Virginia 22554 Map
2023 Spring Lake Accotink 5K/10K
2023 Workhouse Arts 5k & 10k
2023 Point of Rocks 5k, 10k, & Half
Active for Autism 5K & Kids Dash
2023 Smoketown Brewery 5k & 10k
2023 DSANV Spring Sprint 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run
Doberman Day 5k
2023 Spring Cleaning 5k & Half
Born in 1984 as the George Washington Parkway Classic, it 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 PNC Parkway Classic is a journey that celebrates the simple joys of road racing.
Pike’s Peek 10k and Kids Runs
2023 Neabsco 5k & 10k
8th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K/1M
Heritage Farm Park, Walkersville, MD
Heritage Farm Park
Devilbiss Bridge Road, Maryland Walkersville Map
Spring Backyard Burn @ Lake Fairfax
8th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K/1M
Heritage Farm Park, Walkersville, MD
Heritage Farm Park
Devilbiss Bridge Road, Maryland Walkersville Map
Healthy Strides 5k, 10k & Kids Dash
Burke Lake Park
7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, Virginia 22039, United States
Fairfax Station, Virginia 22039 Map
Spring Valley View Hard Cider Challenge 5k, 10k, & Half
21st Annual Azalea Classic
2023 Manassas Runway 5k, 10k, & 1M
Galaxy Fun Run
DC Miles for Melanoma 5k
Run First Wine Later 3k & 5k
Wood Acres JogFest
2023 Leopold’s Preserve 5k & 10k
2023 The Four Leaf Clover 5k & Fun Run
2023 Tuesday Night 5k #2
2023 Spring Burke Lake 5k, 10k, & Half
Mother’s Day 5k, 10k, & 1M
Carderock Running Festival Half Marathon
Carderock Recreation Area
C&O Canal Tow Path, Carderock Recreation Area, Clara Barton Parkway
Carderock, Maryland 20854 Map
Start Time – 7:30 AM
– Race on the scenic C&O Towpath
– Race Course and Finish Line will be open for 3 1/2 hours.
– Colorful, technical shirt
– Medals to all half marathon finishers
Packet Pickup: Sunday, May 21st, 6:00 AM – 7:15 AM, on site at C&O Canal Towpath, Carderock Recreation Area, Clara Barton Parkway, Carderock, MD
The race starts and ends at C&O Canal Tow Path, Carderock Recreation Area, Clara Barton Parkway, Carderock, MD.
- Six aid stations six times (approximately every 2 miles)
- Each aid station has water and Gatorade
- First aid, course marshals, and bike support on the course as well.
Race proceeds benefit MCC Charity Partners who volunteer at our events.
2023 Laurel Memorial 5k, 10k, & Half
Fountainhead Trail Half Marathon and 10K
2023 Our Stomping Ground 5k & 10k
2023 Spring Memorial 5k, 10k, & Half
2023 Spring Georgetown Memorial 5k & Half
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Celebrate Memorial Day! Honor our past and present military heroes and first responders by running in the annual RINGING IN HOPE: A SALUTE TO OUR TROOPS! Join your friends and neighbors on May 29, 2023, at Christian Fellowship Campus, in Ashburn, VA. Make this Memorial Day Race a truly memorable event. Run, Walk or Jog to honor the men and women who serve our community and our country! Loads of family fun activities and more than $5,000 in prizes to be awarded! REGISTER TODAY: RingingInHope.com
2023 Fallen Soldiers Memorial 5k, 10k, & Half
Memorial 4 Mile 2023
The in-person event at the historic Congressional Cemetery in Washington DC will include a 5K and 1K fun run. There will also be a virtual option for supporters outside the DC area. Race week festivities will also include an amazing silent auction and a fun post-race party. This year we are also offering registration for your furry 4-legged friends – Add-on Registration for Pups is $10 and includes a Hero Dogs Bandana! Please note: Only Hero Dogs will be permitted at the in-person event (service dogs, therapy dogs, skilled home companions and service dogs in training). Other dogs may register to receive the bandana giveaway but will not be allowed at Congressional.
Be sure to post your photos on Instagram and tag @HeroDogsInc and use the hashtag #HeroDogs5K9 to win some amazing prizes – Prizes will be awarded to the top event fundraisers, best race day photos (VIRTUAL), best race day outfit (IN-PERSON) and top 3 male and female finishers (IN-PERSON).
Registration Deadlines as follows:
March 30th – Last Day for Early Bird Registration ($30)
April 30th – Last Day for Priority Registration ($35)
May 22nd – Last Day for Late Registration
*Late Registration does NOT guarantee receipt of t-shirt on or before race day.
2023 Dash Through the Dirt 5k, 10k, & Half
Crooked Run Valley 5k & 10k
Sky Meadows State Park, Turner Pond
Turner Pond, Sky Meadows State Park
Delaplane, Virginia 20144 Map
2023 EOD Warrior 5k & Half
2023 Tuesday Night 5k #3
Father’s Day 5k, 10k, & 1M
2023 Semper Fi Father’s 5k, 10k, & 1M
2023 Briede Family Vineyard 5k & 1M
Run for the Wounded 5k, 10k, & Half Race #1
2023 Let Freedom Ring 7.4 & 17.76k
1781 Brewery 5k & 10k
Three Fox Fireworks 5k & 1M
2023 Claude Moore 5k & 10k
2023 Fireworks 5k & 10k
2023 Carderock 5k, 10k, & Half
Summer Forest 5k, 10k, & Half
2023 Tuesday Night 5k #4
Matthew Henson Trail 5K 2023
Matthew Henson Trail Parking (next to Global Mission Church)
13421 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, Maryland 20906 Map
2023 Riverbend 5k & 10k
2023 District Dash 5k & Half
2023 District Dash 5k & Half
2023 Explore the Shore 5k & 10k
Freedom Fighters 5k, 10k, & Half
2023 EOD Warrior 5k & 10k
2023 Summer Georgetown 5k, 10k, & Half
Riley’s Rumble Half Marathon 2023
South Germantown Recreational Park - Maryland SoccerPlex
18031 Central Park Circle
Boyds, Maryland 20841 Map
Semper Fi 5k, 10k, & 1M
2023 Tuesday Night 5k #5
2023 Summer Fletcher’s 5k & 10k
2023 Summer Fletcher’s 5k & 10k
2023 Carderock Charge 5k, 10k, & Half
Groovin’ Woodstock 7K XC 2023
2023 53rd Winery 5k & 10k
2023 Summer District 5k & Half
Eastern County 8K 2023
2023 Mason District 5k & 10k
Third Winchester Battlefield 5k, 10k, & Half
2023 Cobbler Mountain 5k & 10k
Glowstick 5k, 10k, & 1M
2023 Fort Hunt Park 5k & 10k
Odyssey Trail Running Rampage
2023 Dashing to Summer’s End 5k & 10k
George Washington Patriot Run
George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121 Map
Join George Washington’s Mount Vernon for a 10-miler and 5K race along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. This race is live and in-person, with a virtual option for those who prefer to run at their own pace and schedule.
Cross the finish line with the first president’s Mansion in view and receive a t-shirt and medal.
The Finish Festival will offer music, food and beverage concessions, and a free beer for each runner.
George Washington Patriot Run
George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121 Map
2023 Tuesday Night 5k #6
2023 Fall Burke Lake 5k & 10k
2023 Lost Dog 5k & 10k
Revenge of the Penguins
Carderock Recreation Area
C&O Canal Tow Path, Carderock Recreation Area, Clara Barton Parkway
Carderock, Maryland 20854 Map
Race starts at 8:00AM
Join us for a low-key, low-stress practice race for anyone training for a marathon, half marathon, or for anyone that just wants the challenge.
Packet Pickup: Sunday, September 17, 6:00 AM -7:45 AM, on site at C&O Canal Tow Path, Carderock Recreation Area, Clara Barton Parkway, Carderock, MD.
- Directions to Parking can be found using Google Maps
- Parking is available in the parking area near the start/finish line.
Course starts near Mile 10.5 running West to Mile post 12.0 and East to Mile post 2.0 for 20 mile and Mile post 7.0 for 10 Mile runs and turn West to the same place where the race was started. - Five aid stations along the course.
- 10 Mile runners pass aid stations five times.
- 20 Miler pass aid stations ten times (approximately every two miles).
- Each aid station has water and Gatorade.
- First aid, course marshals, and bike support on the course as well.
- This unique out-and-back course runs through one of the area’s first environmentally-protected zones, dating back to the 1830’s.
- Watch for deer and other wildlife at dawn.
- The C&O Canal for its entire 184.5-mile length is a swath of green amidst urban development.
- The race course is a narrow (12-foot) wide unpaved trail, entirely flat, and runs past 150-year-old locks and gatehouses.
Hosted by Marathon Charity Cooperation’s partner charities.
Valley View Hard Cider Challenge 5k, 10k, & Half
Annapolis RUN for The Light House
2023 Wildlife Rescue 5k & 10k
2023 Creek’s Edge 3k & 5k
Run Geek Run
2023 Autumn Georgetown 5k & Half
2023 Heritage Trail Challenge 5k & 10k
2023 Barrel Oak 3k & 6k
Three Fox 5k & 1M
2023 Making Strides 5k & 10k
2023 Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard 5k & 10k
2023 Tuesday Night 5k #7
2023 Racin’ to Beat Cancer 5k, 10k, & Half
2023 Wait, How Far is That 13k & 4M
2023 Race to End Veteran Suicide 5k, 10k, & Half
2023 Fall Columbia Island 5k & 10k
Columbia Island Marina
George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Columbia Island Marina
Arlington, Virginia 22202 Map