We Love Teachers 5K - DC/Maryland
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We Love Teachers 5K in DC Maryland
This event is the DC/Maryland stop of a nationwide teacher celebration taking place on October 10, 2026 at Wheaton Regional Park in Wheaton, Maryland. The event is part of a coordinated national movement that includes multiple in person races and virtual participation on the same day.
Distances:
- 5K in person
- 5K virtual
The event offers a chip timed race experience for in person participants and access to national and local race results. Results appear on a national leaderboard in real time. Participants may dedicate their run to a specific teacher; that teacher receives a personal digital certificate of appreciation. Schools can register teams to compete on a National School Spirit Leaderboard.
All 5K participants receive an official event shirt, a finisher medal, and an official race bib. Award categories include overall male and female winners and 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 plus. New awards for this year include Most School Spirit, Fastest Teacher, Team Champion with a minimum team size of four, and a Legacy Award for best parent child duo time.
The event also features music, food, and prizes. Registration fees vary by category. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
