Running is one of the easiest ways to stay fit without breaking the bank. With plenty of parks, trails, and tracks in District of Columbia, you'll be burning off the calories in no time. Here are some excellent places to go for a jog near Washington, DC.

Upcoming 5Ks, 10Ks, Marathons and more Near Washington DC

Rudolph’s Race 5k and Half

Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 8:00am
Fletchers Cove Boathouse
Washington, DC
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Herndon Turkey Trot 5K

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024
Herndon Community Center
Herndon, VA
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Turkey Trot 5k and Half

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 7:30am
Georgetown
Washington, DC
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Thanksgiving Stuffing Stomp 5k and 10k

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 7:45am
Hains Point
Washington, DC
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Roosevelt Island DC Parkrun

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00am
Roosevelt Island
Arlington, VA
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Wobble After Gobble 5k & 10k

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 3:30pm
Lake Accotink Park
Springfield, VA
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Vienna Turkey Trot

Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 at 8:00am
Vienna Volunteer Fire Department
Vienna, VA
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Port City Turkey Trot 5k & 10k

Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 at 9:45am
Port City Brewing Company
Alexandria, VA
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Girls on the Run 5K

Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 at 10:00am
The Fields at RFK
Washington, DC
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Cranberry Crawl 5k, 5 Miler and 10 Miler

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 6:45am
Hains Point
Washington, DC
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America's Trot for Hunger

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 7:30am
Freedom Plaza
Washington, DC
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Drumstick Dash Turkey Trot 5k and 8 Miler

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 7:30am
Gravelly Point
Arlington, VA
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Gobble Wobble 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Westridge Elementary School
Woodbridge, VA
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