6th Annual APA & APAF MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll

48th Annual Running Psychologists “Ray’s Race” 5k Run & Walk at the American Psychological Association (APA) Convention on August 8 at 7 AM.

Register NOW!! to run and walk with the Running Psychologists in Washington, DC.

The Annual Ray’s Race is an APA tradition started by former APA President and CEO, Ray Fowler. It’s a great opportunity to get some exercise during the convention, network with colleagues, and see a beautiful part of our host city. The race route is conveniently located near APA hotels and the Convention Center. Busses will be provided: Leaving at 6 AM.

Registration is $40 for APA Members, Family, & Friends (or Local Attendees!); $30 for Students (PROMO CODE "STUDENT2026"). Youth 14 and under receive a free entry.

Pick up your bib and shirt at the Ray’s Race table in the registration area near “The Gathering Place.”

The 2026 event will be held on Saturday, August 8th at 7:00 a.m. at the Historic Congressional Cemetary. Busses will be provided. For more information: https://congressionalcemetery.org/about-us/

With its first burial in 1807, Historic Congressional Cemetery is among the oldest institutions in Washington, DC, and is the final resting place of over 70,000 individuals.

Their stories are American history in microcosm, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Still an active burial ground, it is the only place in Washington where individuals can be buried at a site directly on Pierre L’Enfant’s 18th century city plan.

Historic Congressional Cemetery was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2011 and continues to build upon the legacy of over 200 years of American history. The cemetery is administered by the nonprofit Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery and owned by Christ Church + Washington Parish. The association is constantly striving to maintain the historic, cultural, and aesthetic qualities of this natural landscape along the Anacostia River. Hundreds of volunteers each year help preserve the cemetery and further its nonprofit mission

The Running Psychologists are members of Section I of APA Division 47 Society for Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology. For more information or to inquire about membership, please contact: https://www.apadivisions.org/division-47/membership/index

Workshop Time:

9:00am - 1:00pm

Brief Description:

In this workshop you will learn the basic ingredients of the ChiRunning® Technique. You will get lots of personal attention and enjoy a rich learning experience packed with good information to help you run injury-free for the rest of your life. We will spend time alternating between demonstrations, fun exercises and technique drills...the nature of the day will be relaxed, full and inspiring.

Event Description:

• The Keys to Effortless, Injury-free Running • The Physics of Running: Run without Using Your Legs • ChiRunning® versus Power Running • Introduction to the ChiRunning® Form • Injury prevention techniques • Personal Check-in Tricks and Tools • Core Muscle Drills and Exercises • Pre-run Body Looseners, Post-run Stretches • Innovative technique drills • How to conserve energy at any speed

Workshop Location:

Anacostia Park (Skating Pavilion) 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020

This workshop will be held outside at the Park.

Event details and schedule

Refund Policy:

OnPoint Fitness does not offer refunds, credits or transfers on these classes. Please, be sure that our services match your needs before committing through payment

• We welcome 300 individual entries

• You may also enter as a sponsor (Bronze $250, Silver $500, Gold $1000, which includes a complimentary entry) - All donations are tax-deductible

• Sponsors may send or deliver to me 300 copies of your menu, advertising flyer, coupon, or business card in our souvenir bags

• EVENTS: 8:00 AM FULL MARATHON ----- 9:00 AM HALF MARATHON

• Flat - scenic - beautiful views of the Potomac River - tree-lined - shaded - out'n'back

• Start and finish at Fletcher's Cove | 4940 Canal Road NW, Washington DC

• USATF certified course DC09005RT | Certificate | Color Map | B&W Map | PDF | GMAP

• Course elevation profile: -------------------------------

• Highest point is 44m above sea level, lowest point is 12m above sea level

• Enjoy a lovely day on the C&O Canal Towpath!

• See displays about the historic C&O Canal before & after race

Event details and schedule

Off-Site Parking Options

• Parking is limited at Fletcher's Cove, and we must leave spaces open for the general public, as it's a National Park and open to the public even during races

• Thus we want as many participants as possible to park off-site, so that we leave some parking spaces available at Fletcher's Cove for the general public. Off-site parking options:

• • The River School entrance on Reservoir Road

• • W Street, Bending Lane, or Hutchins Place off Reservoir Road

• • Palisades Library, 4901 V St NW, Washington, DC 20007

• • Our Lady of Victory School, 4755 Whitehaven Pkwy NW, Washington, DC 20007

• • CVS/pharmacy, 4859 MacArthur Boulevard NW, Washington, DC 20007

• We offer round-trip Red Top Cab rides from our host hotel Le Meridien to Fletcher's Cove departing at 7:00 AM on race day for only $10.00 arriving about 7:20 AM

• For the return trip after you finish, see the on-site Transportation Director. After you finish, as we get groups of four finishers, we call Red Top Cab for a ride back to our host hotel

• Please register for the taxi service in advance

• From westbound Canal Road, Red Top Cab drops you off at Reservoir Road, at the entrance to Fletcher's Cove

• Please cross Canal Road CAREFULLY to get to Fletcher's Cove and walk down the ramp to packet pick-up or straight to the start line if you already picked up your packet