Oakwood University 5K - Washington DC
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Oakwood University 5K : Washington, DC
The Oakwood University 5K is scheduled for November 1, 2026 at Hains Point in Washington, DC, with a meeting location listed as 972 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024. The event offers in-person adult and youth 5K races and a virtual 5K option. Distances for all events are 3.1 Miles on an out-and-back course along Hains Point with views of the Potomac River; the course is described as flat and scenic.
Registration opens June 26, 2026. Registration deadlines differ by entry type: adult in-person registration closes August 31, 2026, while youth in-person and virtual registration close on November 1, 2026. Entry fees are listed as $30.00 for the adult in-person race and $20.00 for youth and virtual entries. Participants who register by October 9, 2026 will receive an official race t-shirt.
The event is presented by Capital Sprints and sponsored by the Oakwood University Class of 1997. Oakwood University is identified as a historically Black institution founded in 1896 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church and located in Huntsville, Alabama. Event proceeds are described as supporting scholarships, campus initiatives, and student development at Oakwood University. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
