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

General Smallwood Triathlon

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 8:00am
General Smallwood State Park
Marbury, MD
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Anacostia Parkrun

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 9:00am
Anacostia Park
Washington, DC
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AFCEA Central Maryland Race for Excellence - 5K and Family Fun Run/Walk

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 9:00am
Leidos
Columbia, MD
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DMV Oral Cancer Walk/5k

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 9:00am
Wheaton Regional Park
Silver Spring, MD
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Springburst 10K and Kids One-Mile Fun Run

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 9:00am
Glendale Splash Park
Glenn Dale, MD
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Pike's Peek 10K

Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 at 7:50am
Shady Grove Metro Station
Derwood, MD
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Discover Downtown Columbia 5K/10K

Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 at 8:00am
Columbia, MD
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I Don't Give a 5K

Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 at 9:00am
Herbert Wells Ice Rink
College Park, MD
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Neon Run 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 6:00pm
Waldorf, MD
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Blessed Sacrament Bulldog 5k

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 8:00am
Washington, DC
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Faith 5K with Alfred Street Baptist Church

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 8:00am
Fort Washington, MD
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Go Gray in May

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 8:00am
Bladensburg, MD
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