Rankings · updated July 28, 2026

Best Races in Washington, DC

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Best 5Ks in Washington, DC

  1. 1 5K Electronica Washington, DC Aug 2026 15.0/100
  2. 2 48th Annual Ray's Race at APA Washington, DC Aug 2026 15.0/100
  3. 3 DC Half Races Washington, DC Sep 2026 15.0/100
  4. 4 DCR 5K Run / 2-Mile Walk Washington, DC Sep 2026 15.0/100
  5. 5 13th Annual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education Washington, DC Sep 2026 15.0/100
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Every ranked race in Washington, DC

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

  1. 1 Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Washington, DC Apr 2027 USATF 81.8/100
  2. 2 5K Electronica Washington, DC Aug 2026 15.0/100
  3. 3 48th Annual Ray's Race at APA Washington, DC Aug 2026 15.0/100
  4. 4 District Ekiden Washington, DC Aug 2026 15.0/100
  5. 5 CureFest for Childhood Cancer Washington, DC Sep 2026 15.0/100
  6. 6 DC Half Races Washington, DC Sep 2026 15.0/100
  7. 7 DCR 5K Run / 2-Mile Walk Washington, DC Sep 2026 15.0/100
  8. 8 13th Annual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education Washington, DC Sep 2026 15.0/100
  9. 9 District 19 Race Series Washington, DC Oct 2026 15.0/100
  10. 10 Dead Man's Run 5K Washington, DC Oct 2026 15.0/100
  11. 11 2026 Race For Every Child VOLUNTEER SIGNUP Washington, DC Oct 2026 15.0/100
  12. 12 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Metro DC Washington, DC Dec 2026 15.0/100

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