Paul Thurston 5K
- Date Sun 24th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Washington, District of Columbia
- Price $11.60
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Paul Thurston 5K on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in the scenic Rock Creek Park, Washington, District of Columbia. This vibrant event not only celebrates the legacy of club founder Paul Thurston but also offers a fantastic opportunity to kick off your summer in style. Runners of all ages are encouraged to don their red, white, and blue attire in honor of Memorial Day, making this a festive occasion for the entire community.
The 5K course is a delightful out-and-back route on smooth pavement, perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Participants can form teams of two to commemorate the impressive marathon feats of Paul and Bob Thurston, who hold the record for the fastest father-son marathon times. With awards for the top three overall winners, age group winners, and the first team, there’s plenty of motivation to lace up those running shoes! Registration is free for members and just $10 for nonmembers, making this an accessible event for everyone. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this memorable day in the heart of the nation’s capital!
The 5K course is a delightful out-and-back route on smooth pavement, perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Participants can form teams of two to commemorate the impressive marathon feats of Paul and Bob Thurston, who hold the record for the fastest father-son marathon times. With awards for the top three overall winners, age group winners, and the first team, there’s plenty of motivation to lace up those running shoes! Registration is free for members and just $10 for nonmembers, making this an accessible event for everyone. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this memorable day in the heart of the nation’s capital!
Organiser's Description
The event honors one of the club's founders, Paul Thurston.
What better way to start your summer with a 5K in the nation's capital. This 5K will go out and back on pavement in the picturesque Rock Creek Park. In honor of Memorial Day, we encourage you to come out in red, white, and blue.
Family members can form teams of two in honor of Paul and Bob Thurston, who held the record for the fastest father-son marathon times. Bob is the world's foremost measurer of race courses. He measured this course, the Cherry Blossom Ten Miler, the Marine Corps Marathon, the Army Ten Miler, and many of the races put on by the DC Road Runners Club. He has traveled the world to measure. Runners have set world records in the 10K and ten miles on his courses. If you have run a race in the Washington, D.C. area, chances are he measured it.
Bob is a member of the Halls of Fame of the DC Road Runners Club, and the Road Runners Club of America, and has the highest rating for course measurers from World Athletics, the international governing body. He recently measured the Ireland's Four Court's Four Miler, which was named the best race in Arlington.
The top three overall winners, 3 deep in each age-group winners, and first team will receive awards.
Registration is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. Members will see their $10 discount at checkout.
Registration ends at 8:00 p.m. the night before the race.
This event is part of the DCRRC's Bunion Derby [https://dcroadrunners.org/races/bunion-derby-series/] Series; for more information/rules, visit the race series rules page [https://dcroadrunners.org/races/series-rules/].
RACE DIRECTOR(S): Lloyd Rawley
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To ensure your DCRRC membership discount is applied during checkout, please confirm that you are logged into your RunSignup account.
What better way to start your summer with a 5K in the nation's capital. This 5K will go out and back on pavement in the picturesque Rock Creek Park. In honor of Memorial Day, we encourage you to come out in red, white, and blue.
Family members can form teams of two in honor of Paul and Bob Thurston, who held the record for the fastest father-son marathon times. Bob is the world's foremost measurer of race courses. He measured this course, the Cherry Blossom Ten Miler, the Marine Corps Marathon, the Army Ten Miler, and many of the races put on by the DC Road Runners Club. He has traveled the world to measure. Runners have set world records in the 10K and ten miles on his courses. If you have run a race in the Washington, D.C. area, chances are he measured it.
Bob is a member of the Halls of Fame of the DC Road Runners Club, and the Road Runners Club of America, and has the highest rating for course measurers from World Athletics, the international governing body. He recently measured the Ireland's Four Court's Four Miler, which was named the best race in Arlington.
The top three overall winners, 3 deep in each age-group winners, and first team will receive awards.
Registration is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. Members will see their $10 discount at checkout.
Registration ends at 8:00 p.m. the night before the race.
This event is part of the DCRRC's Bunion Derby [https://dcroadrunners.org/races/bunion-derby-series/] Series; for more information/rules, visit the race series rules page [https://dcroadrunners.org/races/series-rules/].
RACE DIRECTOR(S): Lloyd Rawley
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To ensure your DCRRC membership discount is applied during checkout, please confirm that you are logged into your RunSignup account.
Races
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5k
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sun 24th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
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