We Love Teachers 5K - DC/Maryland
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We Love Teachers 5K - DC/Maryland
We Love Teachers 5K in Washington DC/Maryland is scheduled for October 10, 2026 at Rock Creek Park Picnic Grove #24, across from the Rock Creek Tennis Center. The event centers on a 5K running race held as part of a nationwide National Day to Move for Education.
The event is one of 10 in-person races across the United States and runs alongside thousands of virtual participants. Results appear on a national leaderboard in real time, and participants can dedicate their run to a specific teacher; that teacher receives a personal digital certificate of appreciation. School teams can register to compete on a National School Spirit Leaderboard.
Race services include an official We Love Teachers Worldwide 5K shirt, finisher medal, official race bib, and a chip-timed race experience with access to national and local results. T-shirts are distributed after the race. Award categories include Overall Male and Female plus top three Male and Female in age groups 14 and under, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, and 60 and older. New awards for this year include Most School Spirit, Fastest Teacher Male and Female, Team Champion by lowest average time with a minimum team size of four, and a Legacy Award for best parent and child duo time.
The setting, timing within a national movement, leaderboard features, and range of awards define the event format and participant experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
