Rankings · updated October 30, 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 →

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 Bay Bridge Run Annapolis, MD Nov 2026 56.3/100
  3. 3 Annapolis Running Festival Annapolis, MD Mar 2027 USATF 51.8/100
  4. 4 15th Annual Spend Yourself® 5K Run/3K Walk Falls Church, VA Nov 2026 45.8/100

Longest-running near Washington, DC

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

  1. 1 22nd Annual LARS Race Against Hunger & Homelessness (The Turkey Trot) Laurel, MD Nov 2026 2005 21 years running

Also listed, not yet ranked

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

  1. Band on the Run Woodbridge, VA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. =PR= Races: Veterans Day 5K & 1K Fairfax, VA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Anime for Miles 5K Lorton, VA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. Downs Park 5 Miler Pasadena, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. Bay Bridge Walk/Run for a Cause - Walk the Walk Foundation Annapolis, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Angels on the Run 5K Elkridge, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. BSS Bulldog Turkey Trot Washington, DC Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Adrenaline Rush 5K 2026 - Washington D.C. and Virtual Washington, DC Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot Alexandria, VA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. Burn Boot Camp Gobble & Give 5K Lorton, VA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. =PR= Races: Turkey Day 5K & 1 Mile Reston, VA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. 2026 Annual AKT Turkey Trot 5K/10K Alexandria, VA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. 2026 PR Race Pass Reston, VA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  14. 2026 Two Rivers Turkey Trot (3K) & Tater Trot (1K) Fun Run Washington, DC Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  15. Annapolis Turkey Trot Annapolis, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  16. Ashburn Farm Thanksgiving Day Races Ashburn, VA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  17. Downtown Columbia Turkey Trot 5K Columbia, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  18. Fairfax Turkey Trot 4 Miler Fairfax, VA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  19. 2026 PR Race Pass Plus Reston, VA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  20. 2026 MCRRC Youth Running Series Rockville, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  21. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Montgomery County, MD Boyds, MD Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  22. DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation - Jingle Bell 5K/3K Annapolis, MD Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  23. =PR= Races: Run with Santa 5K Reston, VA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  24. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Metro DC Washington, DC Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  25. Anniversary Run 15K Annapolis, MD Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  26. =PR= Races: Frosty 5K & 1K Fairfax, VA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  27. =PR= Races: New Year's Day 5K & 1K Reston, VA Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  28. Al Lewis 10-Miler and 5 Miler Washington, DC Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  29. Cupid's Chase 5K Silver Spring Silver Spring, MD Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  30. =PR= Races: Run Your Heart Out 5K/1K Fairfax, VA Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  31. The 2027 Maryland Indoor 5k and Family Fun Run at Arundel Mills Mall! Hanover, MD Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  32. =PR= Races: Reston 10 Miler Reston, VA Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  33. Chapman Farm St. Patrick's Day Fun Run and Walk Crofton, MD Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  34. =PR= Races: Lucky Leprechaun 5K Reston, VA Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  35. Boxers & Briefs 5k Ashburn, VA Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  36. =PR= Races: Spring Classic 10K Ashburn, VA Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  37. Columbia Duathlon Columbia, MD Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  38. Columbia Donut Mile Columbia, MD Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  39. Discover Downtown Columbia 5K/10K Columbia, MD Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  40. =PR= Races: Mother's Day 4 Miler & 1 Miler benefiting Devotion to Children Reston, VA May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  41. 2027 Capitol Hill Classic 10K, 3K, and Fun Run Washington, DC May 2027 USATF Not yet rankedno verified data
  42. 2027 Cal Tri DC - 6.13.27 Marbury, MD Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  43. Columbia Triathlon Columbia, MD Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  44. =PR= Races: Run with Dad 5K & 1 Mile Reston, VA Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  45. =PR= Races: Firecracker 5K for the Troops presented by Leidos Reston, VA Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  46. Columbia Firecracker 5K & 10K Columbia, MD Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  47. =PR= Races: PR Bash 5K & 1K Ashburn, VA Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  48. 2nd Beat the Heat Maryland Indoor 5K/Family Fun Run at Arundel Mills Mall! Hanover, MD Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  49. 2026 Good Shepherd Catholic Church International Festival 5K & Fun Run Alexandria, VA Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  50. =PR= Races: Donut Dash 5K & 1K Fairfax, VA Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  51. Annapolis Run for The Light House Annapolis, MD Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  52. DC Half Races Washington, DC Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  53. =PR= Races: South Lakes 10K & 5K Reston, VA Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  54. Caleb's Corner Charities Annual 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk/Fun Run Laurel, MD Oct 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  55. Columbia Classic 5K & 10K Columbia, MD Oct 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  56. =PR= Races: Fall Classic 10K Ashburn, VA Oct 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  57. =PR= Races: Monster Mash Dash 5K & 1 Mile Mc Lean, VA Oct 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data