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Join us for the 25th annual US FreedomWalk Festival 16-18 October 2026!

The US FreedomWalk Festival® is a weekend, non-competitive, social walking challenge bringing participants of all ages and abilities together for fun, fitness, and international friendship. There are three themes to the annual event:

Fitness through walking

Learning about US history and freedoms

Making friends from all over the world

Truly a Volksmarch to remember!

The event was created in 2002 to welcome walkers from all over the world to the nation's capital city in friendship. This walking event is hosted by Arlington County, Virginia and US FreedomWalk - AVA Club 901. Arlington County has been named a Gold Level Walk Friendly Community by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center. The County is one of 15 communities nationwide to have received this level rating.

The walk is a three-day civil and military, noncompetitive walk for everyone. It promotes friendship and education about the United States and other countries. This is not a charity walk.

On Friday, experience Arlington Virginia hospitality with a short "Welcome Walk" on Friday afternoon. By the way, in 2022, Arlington was named one of the five Walk Friendly Platinum Communities in the U.S. along with much larger cities like San Francisco and New York City.

The Saturday trails go along National Mall, and all three branches of the federal government depending on the distance selected by the participants.

Sunday's trails Washington National Cathedral, memorials, and through Georgetown depending on the distance selected by the participants.

Start at your leisure each day during the start period and walk at your own pace. Everyone must register at the start location.

This is a family event for all ages. You choose your desired course based on your abilities and personal desires. The walk is for your health.

The event is co-hosted by:

IML Walking Association

AVA-America's Walking Club

US FreedomWalk - AVA Club 901

Arlington County, Virginia USA

Event details and schedule

This years event will be held 16-18 October 2026. It is our 25th Year!

Trails

Each day features a different walk available only on that day. At noon on Friday, join in a Welcome Walk west of the Potomac River. Friday’s trails are 5 and 10 km long (3 / 6 miles). All sports participants must finish by 6:00 pm.

The opening ceremony will be held at 4 pm on Friday.

Saturday’s 6/12/21/42 km (3 /6 /12+ miles) will begin at 8 am. The walks go along National Mall, and all three branches of the federal government depending on the distance selected by the participants. All sports participants must finish by 6:00 pm.

Join in a group social on Saturday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm with a DJ and cash bar.

Sunday’s 6/12/21km (3/6/12+ miles) walks begin at 8 am. The walks go by the Washington National Cathedral, memorials, and through Georgetown depending on the distance selected by the participants. All participants must finish by 4:00 pm.

The closing ceremony will be held at 3:00 pm.

Note: Pre-registation runs through October 9, 2026. Registration fees increase $5 on day of event (n/a IVV Credit Only).

If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they can be a bit lackluster. But the BUBBLE RUN™ is like running through Willy Wonkas’ factory. Clad in white t-shirts, adults, kids and strollers run, walk, dance and play across up to 3 miles of absolute fun! Waves start every 3-5 minutes. Participants will run through the Foam Bogs where there is enough colored foam to cover you from head to toe!

Bubble-teers will also be there to help make sure you get your share of the frothy goodness. Each one of the Foam Bogs is represented by different colored foam. So what if you should accidentally “taste the whimsey?” They don’t taste as great as they are fun, but not to worry. The foam is 100% safe.

Event details and schedule

Please plan on arriving 30-45 minutes prior to your wave start to give yourself plenty of time to park, get your Bubble RUN™ swag, check in if needed, and to get situated.

Please be prompt for your Heat.

Once your heat has started, (the heat is the time you registered for) small waves will be released every 60-90 seconds. Your physical start time is based on a first come-first serve basis, so naturally you will start earlier if you enter the start chute earlier. The last wave within your heat will go out 30 minutes after your scheduled heat (i.e., if your registered heat is for 8AM, the last wave in your heat will leave at 8:30AM).

Bring some extra cash for parking and SWAG!

After you park, bring some extra cash! You'll want to check out our super sweet Bubble RUN store for t-shirts, tutus, and more!

There may be a parking charge of up to $20 for the event that is handled by the venue. With THOUSANDS of smiles present on race day, please have exact change and please don't cut your time too short before the race starts. Cram as many bubblers (legally) into your car to save some cash money money!

Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for up to 3 Miles of messy mayhem. You and your friends/family can expect to run, walk, crawl, wade, slip, slide, and scream with excitement as Muddy Dash gets you fabulously filthy. We’re consistently striving for innovation and excitement in our obstacles, so there’s always a chance you’ll see something brand new! From the moment you step off of that start line, until you triumphantly cross the finish, we hope you’re prepared to have the time of your life among so many of your new best friends in the Muddy Dash community.

Event details and schedule

Choose your start time and run with your friends and hundreds of others on this obstacle course!

Get more details on our website so you're ready to conquer YOUR Muddy Dash!