Friends of the National Arboretum Flowering 5K
- Date Sun 23rd March 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Washington, District of Columbia
- Price $32.80 - $59.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to welcome spring in style at the Friends of the National Arboretum Flowering 5K, taking place on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in the beautiful Washington, District of Columbia. This vibrant event invites participants to enjoy a scenic run or walk through the lush 451-acre U.S. National Arboretum, where you'll be surrounded by stunning garden collections adorned with blooming cherry blossoms, magnolias, and a kaleidoscope of other spring flowers.
With all roads closed to cars, the race ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Runners and walkers will traverse tree-lined rolling hills and picturesque streams leading to the Anacostia River, creating a truly memorable backdrop for your fitness journey. Additionally, a professional race announcer will cheer you on as you cross the finish line, and festive music will keep the energy high before and after the race. Plus, with the first 50 veterans receiving free registration and discounts for active military members, it’s an event that celebrates our heroes as well! Don’t miss out on this perfect opportunity to connect with nature and fellow enthusiasts while supporting a great cause.
With all roads closed to cars, the race ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Runners and walkers will traverse tree-lined rolling hills and picturesque streams leading to the Anacostia River, creating a truly memorable backdrop for your fitness journey. Additionally, a professional race announcer will cheer you on as you cross the finish line, and festive music will keep the energy high before and after the race. Plus, with the first 50 veterans receiving free registration and discounts for active military members, it’s an event that celebrates our heroes as well! Don’t miss out on this perfect opportunity to connect with nature and fellow enthusiasts while supporting a great cause.
Organiser's Description
Enjoy spring at the U.S. National Arboretum during FONA's Flowering 5K. This run or walk will take you past garden collections brightly colored with spring flowers, over tree-lined rolling hills, and along streams winding their way to the Anacostia River. _Enjoy cherry blossoms, magnolias, and so much more!_
This race is not only scenic but also safe and secure. ALL ROADS ARE CLOSED TO CARS during this race so you can safely enjoy running or walking through this 451-acre urban green space. A professional race announcer will call out runners as they cross the finish line and music will get you in the groove before and after the event. A professional photographer will also take photos of racers along the course (photos will be available 1 week after the race).
Strollers and dogs are welcome, but dogs must stay on a 6' non-retractable leash.
FREE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST 50 VETERANS WHO SIGN UP, made possible by support from the National Environmental Education Foundation [https://www.neefusa.org/]. ACTIVE AND RESERVE MILITARY MEMBERS CAN ALSO RECEIVE 20% OFF THEIR REGISTRATION. All FONA members [https://www.fona.org/support/#Membership] can also receive a 20% discount as part of their member benefits. Please make a donation of any amount [https://bit.ly/4hK6P4l] to become a FONA member. Email [email protected] for these coupon codes.
Early packet pickup is only available to registrants who sign up before noon on March 20, 2025. If you register after this date and time, please plan to pick up your bib the morning of the race.
Registration Pricing:
The first 150 tickets are $40
The second 150 tickets are $45
The third 150 tickets are $50
All remaining tickets are $55
Tickets for kids under 13 years old are free
T-shirts are included with adult registration and are available while supplies last. Youth t-shirts can be purchased when registering.
This race is not only scenic but also safe and secure. ALL ROADS ARE CLOSED TO CARS during this race so you can safely enjoy running or walking through this 451-acre urban green space. A professional race announcer will call out runners as they cross the finish line and music will get you in the groove before and after the event. A professional photographer will also take photos of racers along the course (photos will be available 1 week after the race).
Strollers and dogs are welcome, but dogs must stay on a 6' non-retractable leash.
FREE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST 50 VETERANS WHO SIGN UP, made possible by support from the National Environmental Education Foundation [https://www.neefusa.org/]. ACTIVE AND RESERVE MILITARY MEMBERS CAN ALSO RECEIVE 20% OFF THEIR REGISTRATION. All FONA members [https://www.fona.org/support/#Membership] can also receive a 20% discount as part of their member benefits. Please make a donation of any amount [https://bit.ly/4hK6P4l] to become a FONA member. Email [email protected] for these coupon codes.
Early packet pickup is only available to registrants who sign up before noon on March 20, 2025. If you register after this date and time, please plan to pick up your bib the morning of the race.
Registration Pricing:
The first 150 tickets are $40
The second 150 tickets are $45
The third 150 tickets are $50
All remaining tickets are $55
Tickets for kids under 13 years old are free
T-shirts are included with adult registration and are available while supplies last. Youth t-shirts can be purchased when registering.
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