Run Rock Creek 5K/10K

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From Rock Creek Conservancy

  • Date Sat 2nd May 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Washington, District of Columbia
  • Price $55.82 - $66.56
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and community at the inaugural Run Rock Creek 5K/10K! Organized by Rock Creek Conservancy, this exciting event will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM near the Tennis Center in the beautiful Rock Creek Park, Washington, District of Columbia. Whether you're an avid runner training for your next marathon or simply looking to enjoy a leisurely jog in a stunning natural setting, this race promises an unforgettable experience.

Join fellow park enthusiasts in celebrating the beauty of America's premier urban national park, where you'll run through lush forests, alongside tranquil waterways, and within one of the city's most picturesque landscapes. Not only will you be participating in a fantastic race, but you'll also be contributing to the future of running in the park. Your registration will help support vital restoration efforts and guide future park upgrades, ensuring that Rock Creek remains a safe and beautiful haven for all. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this incredible event—Run Rock Creek is more than just a race; it's a commitment to protect and improve our beloved park!

Organiser's Description

Rock Creek Conservancy invites you to join park neighbors to celebrate the unparalleled experience of running in Rock Creek Park at our inaugural 5K/10K race on Saturday, May 2, starting at 8:00 AM near the Tennis Center.

Whether you’re training for a marathon or enjoying a leisurely jog on a cool evening, the roads, trails, and sidewalks of Rock Creek are essential to thousands of local runners. Join the race and make your voice heard for the future of running in our park!

With Rock Creek Park being America’s premier urban national park, this isn’t just another race. It’s a chance to run through forest, along water, and inside one of the most beautiful landscapes in the city… while supporting and improving the park that makes it all possible.

Run Rock Creek is more than a race—it’s a reinvestment.

PROTECT: Funds support vital restoration and park care.
IMPROVE: The feedback you provide during your registration guides future park upgrades.
SUSTAIN: Help Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service keep our trails beautiful and safe for everyone to enjoy.

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    $55.82

  • 10K Run

    $66.56

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Location

4850 Colorado Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011-3722, United States

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