Family friendly 5K race and 1/2 Mile Fun Run will start at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church corner of Western Avenue & Quesada St NW, Washington D.C. The race will head north on Brookville Road and wind through the neighborhoods of Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Join us on Saturday, October 10 at 5:00 PM for Congressional Cemetery’s annual fall 5K fundraiser. This death-defying race begins inside the cemetery before continuing onto the Anacostia Trail for a spooky evening run filled with music, costumes, and frightful fun.
Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or simply trying to stay ahead of your grave, Dead Man’s Run is one of the region’s most unique fall 5Ks. Costumes are encouraged, with prizes awarded for best individual costume and best team costume. Form a team, get creative with your team name, and compete for prizes recognizing top overall finishers, age-group winners, and best team time.
The 23rd annual 10K & 5K races are scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
Join us for the 2026 Somerset Elementary Back-to-School Classic in Chevy Chase, MD on October 25. A beautiful run through the town of Somerset on a timed course. 8k and 2k distances so there is something for everyone. Virtual run option also available!
Cost is $40 for adults and $25 for kids 18 and under (automatically adjusted at check out). T-shirt only is $20. Proceeds from the race will support the Somerset PTA.
The 2026 Race to End Women’s Cancer, a 5K, 1-mile run/walk and kids fun run, that serves as a fundraising and awareness event for the Foundation for Women’s Cancer’s (FWC) Move4Her campaign, brings families, friends and advocates together to support those impacted by gynecologic (GYN) cancers. Registration is $25 for Adults (increasing to $35 on August 21) or $10 for Kids Fun Run. Both include a race t-shirt and medal. Free ice cream at the finish line with performances by the all-female Batalá Washington drum group and DJ Queen HD. 930am – 1 mile run/walk; 945am – 5k; 1030am – Kids Fun Run (100m). Follow us on social media! Post and share #Race4Her
Organized by DC Road Runners and Potomac Valley Track Club, Family Night at the Track and Meet of Miles is a family event that highlights the sport of track in an open and inclusive way. Both clubs welcome participants of all paces and ages.
This event hosts 400 meter and 800 meter races for kids ages 1-8, as well as 1-mile heats for participants of all ages. There is also a 3K race that is also open to participants of all ages.
Event location
East Potomac Park
Ohio Dr SW
Washington, 20024
Conflict journalist and humanitarian James W. Foley was kidnapped by ISIS, held hostage, and brutally murdered in 2014. Jim embodied an unwavering commitment to press freedom. His work illuminated the life, dignity, and suffering of every individual, regardless of background or nationality.
The Freedom Run/Walk is held in Rochester, NH and in Washington, DC with the option to participate virtually from anywhere!
Event location
National Harbor
149 National Plaza
Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745
Lace up and be part of a powerful day that brings the community together for families when it matters most.
Red Shoe 5k is the signature annual fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Washington DC — where every step helps families stay close to care, stay together and stay supported.
Event location
Nottoway Park
9537 Courthouse Rd
Vienna, Virginia 22181
The DC Road Runners Cross Country 3-Miler and Club Picnic is our annual celebration of our members, their families, and of course, running. This race features a fun, but challenging, 3 mile race course through Nottaway Park. After the race, the picnic festivities will commence with food and drinks that are included with your registration. (Usually, there is an ice cream truck to close out the night.)
Not up for running? Don’t worry. You can just attend the picnic, as long as you register so that we know how much food to order.
As part of DLS’s ongoing commitment to giving back and supporting causes important to our team members, we are organizing the 3rd Annual DLS 5k & 1 Mile for Lewy Body Dementia! Proceeds will benefit the Lewy Body Dementia Association. Lewy Body is a progressive brain disorder many people have never heard of – despite being the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s.
Race date this year is Saturday, August 22nd. The race courses will be out-and-back and mostly flat along the W&OD Trail. Start/finish line will be on the trail at Bon Air Park & Rose Gardens. All finishers will receive a t-shirt (we will do our best but cannot guarantee a t-shirt for those registering after July 22nd). Prizes awarded to the top finishers!