District of Columbia
District of Columbia Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in District of Columbia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 54 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in District of Columbia below and join the walking community at these great events!
October 2026
The 5K course starts inside Congressional Cemetery and goes out onto the Anacostia Trail on a flat out and back route. USATF certified course with water at start and finish and a midway water stop and spooky evening music.
Walkers can complete the 5K in person at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., on an urban course near city buildings and event tents, or participate virtually. In person registration is free through Oct. 11 and virtual registration is free; no day..
Flat and easy loop around Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria offering 5K and 10K walking options; walkers and strollers are welcome.
Walkers can choose the 5K or Half Marathon along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in Georgetown; the Half starts near Potomac Boat Club and the 5K at Fletcher's Boat House.
November 2026
Walkers are welcome. Routes of 5k and 10k start at Jones Point Drive in Alexandria, following the Mount Vernon Trail with Potomac River views.
Walkers can complete a 3.1 Miles route at Hains Point starting near 972 Ohio Dr SW in Washington DC on a flat scenic out and back course with Potomac River views. T shirts are provided to participants registered by October 9th.
Scenic flat 5k and 10k routes start at Hains Point, Washington, DC, with sweeping views of the Potomac River, and walkers and strollers are welcome.
Walkers may choose 5k, 10k or half courses on the flat Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in Georgetown, with 5k and 10k at Fletcher's Boat House and the half at Potomac Boat Club; strollers welcome.
Walkers and strollers are welcome on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in Georgetown, with 5K at Fletcher's and the Half Marathon near the Potomac Boat Club.
Walkers can choose 5 km or 10 km routes along the C&O Canal Path, starting and finishing at Fletcher's Boathouse in Washington DC; strollers are welcome.
Walkers can choose 5k, 5 miler or 10 miler routes on a scenic flat course at Hains Point in Washington DC, with walkers and strollers welcome.
December 2026
Walkers can choose 5 km or 10 km routes on a scenic flat course along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in Georgetown near 3530 Water St NW Washington DC, with strollers welcome.
The event offers 5 km and 10 km walking routes from 5220 16th St NW, Washington DC, through scenic Rock Creek Park; walkers and strollers are welcome.
Walkers can choose 5K, Half Marathon, or Marathon on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path starting at 4940 Canal Rd NW in Washington DC; walkers and strollers are welcome.
The event offers 5 km and 10 km walking options starting at 4940 Canal Rd NW, Washington DC, and welcomes walkers and strollers.
At East Potomac Park Golf Course in Washington DC the event offers a 5K race walk on park roads and paths with packet pickup on site and water at the registration area and finish. The 10K is a run only.
Walkers and strollers are welcome on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path for the Half Marathon (Georgetown Potomac Boat Club) and 5 km (Fletcher's Boat House).