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Hero Dog Memorial 5k
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesPuppy raisers and volunteers for Hero Dogs, Inc. are excited to present the 3rd Annual Hero Dogs 5K9, including an IN-PERSON option this year hosted at Congressional Cemetery in Washington DC. This year we are also offering registration for your furry 4-legged friends - Add-on Registration for Pups is $10 and includes a Hero Dogs [...]
Pride Run 5k
Please join the DC Front Runners Pride Run Foundation at their 11th annual Pride Run 5K at the Historical Congressional Cemetery on Friday, June 9, 2023. Registration is $55 and includes a commemorative t-shirt, medal, after party with a live DJ, drag performances, and beer/hard seltzer provided by DC Brau. Come join over 1,200 runners [...]
Peterbug Day 5k
Join us for the Inaugural Peterbug Day 5k sponsored by the Fulcrum Foundation: A Celebration of the DC Historic Landmark Designation and Juneteenth. Every year in June, the corner of E Street & Peterbug Matthews Way SE comes alive to celebrate the contribution of John "Peterbug" Matthews and the remembrance of Juneteenth. This year, we [...]
Ray’s Race: Running Psychologists 5k
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesCome join the American Psychology Association for their annual Running Psychologists 5k! You can purchase tickets here! Work up a good sweat and support a great cause. See below for more information from the APA. Register now!! to run and walk at APA Convention in Washington DC Saturday, August 5th at 7am Starts and Ends [...]
Law Enforcement Torch Run
Special Olympics DC is hosting their Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) on Friday, October 6 at the Historic Congressional Cemetery. For over 30 years, Special Olympics DC has partnered with local law enforcement for the Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. The 5K Race raises awareness and funds for the more than 2,500 children and [...]
Dead Man’s Run 2023
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesDead Man’s Run is Congressional Cemetery’s annual 5k race. And in 2023, it's back and spookier than ever! Please join us Saturday, October 14 at 5:30 PM for the region's most death defying and thematic 5k race. This bare bones run is the best way to stay ahead of your grave...by running among them! The [...]
Cherry Blossom 5k 2024
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesSee the Results Here!!! Every spring, Congressional Cemetery blooms with new life as we welcome the reawakening of our environmental treasures, including several species of DC's iconic cherry blossom trees! These beautiful spring hallmarks punctuate every spring in DC with their stunning beauty. While typically associated with the tidal basin, Congressional Cemetery has dozens of [...]
Hero Dog Memorial 5k
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesWe are proud to host Hero Dogs, Inc. for this fundraising race for a great cause! See below for a message directly from them. Puppy raisers and volunteers for Hero Dogs, Inc. are excited to present the 4th Annual Hero Dogs 5K9, our 2nd year with an IN-PERSON option this year hosted at Congressional Cemetery [...]
Pride Run 5k
Please join the DC Front Runners Pride Run Foundation at their 12th annual Pride Run 5K, proudly hosted by the Historical Congressional Cemetery, on Friday, June 7, 2024. Registration is $55 (only $45 if you get you register before 3/31/24) and includes a commemorative t-shirt, medal, after party with a live DJ, drag performances, and [...]
