Races Near Washington, DC

As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 128 upcoming races near Washington, DC from October 2026 to September 2027. The next is Virginia ANVIL Ultra Triathlon on October 8 in Spotsylvania, VA. Registration is open for 98.

Sources: UltraSignup, RunSignUp, UTMB, race organizers and race websites

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C&O Canal 100

Knoxville, MD
100 mi
Closedfrom $280

Race calendar

October 2026

87 races
  1. Freedom's Run

    Shepherdstown, WV
    MarathonHalf Marathon+2
    Open until Oct 10from $40
  2. SSP Run

    Havre de Grace, MD
    Registration open
  3. Evenstar Ultras

    Bentonville, VA670 ft gain
    24 hr12 hr+2
    Open until Oct 10from $75
  4. IWALK 2026

    Woodbridge, VA
    5K
    Open until Oct 24from $45

November 2026

26 races
  1. Gus 5K

    Fredericksburg, VA
    5K1 mi
    Open until Nov 7from $25

December 2026

2 races

February 2027

2 races
  1. ICY-8

    Spotsylvania, VA
    8 hrHalf Marathon+1

March 2027

5 races

April 2027

3 races

June 2027

2 races

September 2027

1 race

Quick answers

What is the next race near Washington, DC?

Virginia ANVIL Ultra Triathlon, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Spotsylvania, VA. Distances: Relay.

What is the closest race to Washington?

DC Road Runners Ten Miler Weekend in Washington, DC, about 1 mile from Washington, on October 9, 2026.

How many races near Washington, DC have open registration?

98 of the 128 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including WMES COLOR RUN, 13th ANNUAL AWE INSPIRING 5K and 2026 PeDRA Dash for Discovery.

How many of the races near Washington, DC are ultramarathons?

23 of the 128 are ultramarathons (longer than a marathon, or a backyard, timed or 200+ mile format). The other 105 are shorter races.

What is the busiest month for races near Washington, DC?

October 2026, with 87 of the 128. November 2026 follows with 26.

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