Neon Run 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Skate of the Union® Festival is the premier all-skating weekend in the Washington, DC area that has skating activities for all ability levels from beginner clinics and demos to competitive races.

Celebrate Olympic Day at Skate of the Union® Festival either in person or virtually! From May 15-July 15, millions of people in more than 160 countries will celebrate Olympic Day commemorating the birth of the modern Olympic Games (June 23, 1894). Olympic Day’s mission is to promote fitness, well-being, culture and education, while promoting the Olympic values – excellence, friendship and respect – and the three Olympic Day pillars – move, learn and discover – in every corner of the globe.

Please visit the event website at https://www.skateoftehunion.org for the details of all events during the 23rd Edition of the Skate of the Union® Festival weekend.

Continue here to register for the Skate of the Union® Festival Races (Half Marathon or Rollerblade® 10K Challenge) on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you pre-paid for Skate Camp DC, your Half Marathon registration is included. Please be sure to use your discount coupon upon checkout.

A certified 10K and 5K course featuring a flat, scenic route through the developments and communities of St. Charles, Starting and finishing at the Maryland Blue Crabs' Regency Furniture Stadium. Participants and the public will enjoy a post race party focused around the “Taste of Southern Maryland” food festival. include interactive games, music, vendors, food and drink from around St. Charles. The Festival Village is free and open to the public.

The Taste of Southern Maryland post-race party is open to the public whether you participate in the St. Charles Running Festival or not. Everyone attending can satisfy all of their senses in one event! The Taste will offer a whole host of local restaurants and food trucks waiting to dish out their finest! You can enjoy a cold beverage while sampling zesty barbecue, gourmet pizza, delicious pasta, decadent desserts and so much more.

The event will also feature an extensive Kids Fun Zone with inflatable games, interactive events, and more to keep the whole family entertained throughout the morning. This is a party you won't want to miss!