13 events in Arlington, Virginia

Join us for the Sole Circle Run For Paws 5k and 10k — a scenic run that celebrates community, courage, and commitment. Lace up your shoes and race in the beautiful Gravelly Point Park in Arlington, VA, a famous park spot on the Potomac River, known for exhilarating, up-close plane spotting as jets take off/land at Reagan Airport, offering scenic views of D.C. & the Pentagon. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, you're making a difference by saving a furry life and supporting the Humane Society of Chares County.

Race Starts: 7am but please arrive a hour early for bib pick up

Chip Timed Race

Race Check-in Location: Gravelly Point Park Arlington, VA 22202. An alternative way to locate the event is GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin:

38.86457267171197, -77.04038881955117

Packet Pickup: Packet pickup is available at the event. We recommend arriving one hour before the race start to check in and receive your race bib.

Awards: We will award the top three men and women finalist during our post race award ceremony.

Photos: Race photos will be available the next day

Water Station: There will be 3 water stations will be along the route.

No matter the weather, the race will proceed as scheduled. All registrations are final and non-refundable.

5k Race Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6661952527

Where: Clarendon United Methodist Church, 606 N. Irving Street, Arlington, VA 22201

When: 8:00 a.m.

Registration fees: Online through Race Day, April 18 at 8:00 am

Live Race: Adult, $50

Youth (6-17) $25

Under 6 Free

All registrations must be done online. Online registration will remain open through 8:00 am on Race Day.

**Teams or groups of 12 or more or families of 5 or more may contact the Race Director for special pricing at [email protected].

Race participants will receive a commemorative race shirt if registered by 8;00 pm on Wednesday, March 25. These items will be first-come, first-served after the deadline.

Refunds: Unfortunately, there are no refunds for this event. We also do not provide transfers or deferments. Remember, all proceeds go to Arlington charities--your donation is appreciated.

Marymount University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, in conjunction with Medstar Health Physical Therapy, is proud to announce the 11th annual Marymount 5K run/walk!

Come out for a fun spring race on the Bluemont and Custis Trails.

Post race party to include food, music, and more!

This is a family friendly race – strollers are permitted, however is encouraged that you begin at the rear of the pack.

Pets are not permitted.

Complimentary T-shirts and other 5k swag guaranteed with registration prior to March 19th by 5 PM.

Check-in begins at 7:15 am on the morning of the race.

REACH for Uganda is committed to creating healthy, educated, and hope-filled communities in rural eastern Uganda. Our cohesive programs function as building blocks that give both our students and these communities their best chances for sustainable successes.

Through our programs, REACH can be an agent for sustainable transformation. We believe that our dedicated students and these vibrant communities can accomplish amazing things and hope both to inspire and strongly support the brightest vision for their future!

The Global Strides 5K is a five kilometer (3.1 mile) race held on a USTF certified course on Arlington County parkland. The course is a mostly flat, out-and-back route held on the W&OD and Four Mile Run trails. The race will start at 9:00 AM near the south parking area in Bluemont Park, Arlington on Sunday, April 26th, 2026.

A shorter, children’s race will also be held for participants age 10 and under. Chip timing will be provided for participants in the 5K event only.

If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor for this event,click here! We offer several inexpensive options for corporate sponsorship and a great opportunity to share your business with your community.

The Officer Down Memorial Page is hosting our 20th Annual National Police Week 5K on May 9, 2026. Day-of registration, check-in, packet pickup, and other pre-race day activities begin at 7:00 am. The starting gun for the 5K is at 9:00 am sharp. Register today to be guaranteed a spot!

The race will be held in-person in Crystal City, Arlington, VA - Army Navy Dr. and South Eads Street, and virtually around the world.

FEES

Registration fees for the 5K:

• $40 February 1 through February 28

• $45 March 1 - March 31

• $50 April 1 - May 8

• $55 Day of the Race

Register as an individual or join your friends and create a team!

For the Virtual 5K, $7 is added to include shipping.

JOIN THE PROJECT ACTIVE ARMOR MOVEMENT TODAY!

Project Active Armor (PAA) is law enforcement from across America showing every Deputy, Agent, Correction, and Police Officer there's no reason not to wear armor.

ODMP wants to support you in your Kevlar! Earn PAA patches from ODMP, Law Enforcement United, and so many more agencies!

When you participate in the National Police Week 5K in your gear you will raise awareness for PAA, be eligible to purchase a limited edition ODMP PAA patch and show officers that they can and should wear their vests at all times while on the job. Continue to wear your vest with your patch to other events, challenge others, and help spread the word!

The Run for Big Things 5K is a community run/walk supporting Big Things Boxing Academy, a volunteer-powered nonprofit providing free after-school fitness classes and mentorship to youth in Falls Church, Virginia.

In just six years, Big Things Boxing has impacted more than 200 local youth — building not just strong athletes, but confident, resilient young leaders. The program runs entirely on volunteers and donations, and the funds raised from this 5K will help with equipment, competitions, and year-round mentorship that keeps our kids moving forward.

Running is already part of our athletes’ daily routine — now it’s your turn to lace up and join them. Every mile, every cheer, every step helps us continue doing big things for our kids and creating opportunities that last far beyond the finish line.

Registration includes t-shirt, chip-timing, and post-race celebration with snacks and refreshments. Race day timing by Bishop's Events.

Check out this scenic, paved route along Four Mile Run Trail in Shirlington!

When Alex Manfull died, at 26 years old, due to a neuroimmune disorder known as PANDAS, Susan and William Manfull established a Fund in their daughter’s name with the vision that no life ever again be cut short — or interrupted — by PANDAS/PANS. The Alex Manfull Fund is proud to have provided the funding to establish a repository at Georgetown University Medical Center for brains from donors diagnosed with neuroimmune disorders which, in January 2022, became the POND Brain Bank — PANDAS/PANS and Other Neuroimmune Disorders Brain Bank. We collaborate with other advocacy groups to increase awareness and advance education for physicians and mental health professionals about how to recognize and treat these disorders. If only one of Alex’s doctors had recognized PANDAS, Alex would be here today. Originally from New Hampshire, Alex died in Washington, DC in 2018. She loved to run along the Potomac so we know this race would be very meaningful to her.

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