Rankings · updated September 7, 2026

Best Races Near Washington, DC

Every race within 30 miles of downtown, ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Best 5Ks near Washington, DC

1 Arlington Turkey Trot 5K Arlington, VA Nov 2026 55.3/100
2 15th Annual Spend Yourself® 5K Run/3K Walk Falls Church, VA Nov 2026 45.8/100
3 13th Annual St Louis Hawks 5K and Fun Run Alexandria, VA Oct 2026 44.0/100
4 13th Annual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education Washington, DC Sep 2026 43.8/100
5 5th Annual Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) Reach for the Stars 5K Run/Walk Arlington, VA Sep 2026 40.7/100
6 5th Annual MK's March: DMV CurePSP 5K Run and 1.25-Mile Walk Arlington, VA Sep 2026 37.4/100

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Every ranked race near Washington, DC

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Longest-running near Washington, DC

2 races we can date but haven't measured enough of to score. Oldest first. What we measure →

Also listed, not yet ranked

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