Red Shoe 5K - National Harbor

OCT
4
2026
A 16th annual 5k and kid's fun run at National Harbor that supports Ronald McDonald Charities of Greater Washington DC. The course follows the Potomac waterfront and includes some gravel and slight inclines.
Sun 4 Oct 2026
5 kilometers

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16th Annual Red Shoe 5k Run & Walk : National Harbor

The 16th Annual Red Shoe 5k Run & Walk takes place on October 4, 2026 at National Harbor in Forest Heights, with the event area listed as Capital Canopy on National Plaza. The course follows the Potomac River waterfront and includes varied, average terrain with some gravel surfaces and a slight incline, offering waterfront views for participants.

The event features two race options:

  • 5k Run
  • Kid's Fun Run, open to ages 8 and under, starting near the National Harbor Ferris Wheel jumbotron

The event supports Ronald McDonald Charities of Greater Washington, DC. The charity provides a home away from home for families with seriously ill or injured children, offering a place to stay, warm meals, kid friendly activities, and compassionate support while a child receives medical care.

Registration opens April 14, 2026. Early pricing applies through June 29, 2026 and registration pricing changes thereafter. A group discount of five dollars per registrant is listed for groups of ten or more during the specified registration period. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run
Kid's Fun Run