Rankings · updated September 15, 2026

Best 5Ks in Washington, DC

Ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Composite /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 13th Annual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education Washington, DC Sep 2026 43.8/100
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Also listed, not yet ranked

5 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. 2026 George Washington Law School ABLA Virtual 5K and Fun Walk Washington, DC Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. DC Half Races Washington, DC Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. DCR 5K Run / 2-Mile Walk Washington, DC Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. BSS Bulldog Turkey Trot Washington, DC Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. Adrenaline Rush 5K 2026 - Washington D.C. and Virtual Washington, DC Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data

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