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

Blessed Sacrament Bulldog 5k

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 8:00am
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Washington, DC
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Potomac River Run Marathon

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 8:00am
Fletcher's Cove
Washington, DC
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Mindful Miles 5K Race/Walk for Mental Health and Wellness

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 8:00am
Maryland Family Resource Inc
Landover, MD
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Azalea Classic

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:00am
University Park Elementary School
University Park, MD
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Inspire Life 5K

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:00am
Wheaton Regional Park
Silver Spring, MD
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RCMS 5K

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:15am
Roberto W. Clemente Middle School
Germantown, MD
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Pointers Fun Run

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:30am
Clarksville, MD
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National Women's Half Marathon

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 7:00am
West Potomac Park
Washington, DC
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A Wider Circle's Neighbor to Neighbor 5K

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 8:00am
Chevy Chase, MD
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Race For Hope DC

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 8:40am
Freedom Plaza
Washington, DC
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Cure Happens Here - Gaithersburg 5K

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 2:00pm
Gaithersburg, MD
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Glow Run 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 7:00pm
Waldorf, MD
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