Rankings · updated September 7, 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

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

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

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