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SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom 5k 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens on February 11! \nStart Time: The 5K begins at 9:00 AM inside the cemetery. Registration begins at 7:30 AM in the Chapel.\n \nCost: $35 for the race ($30 early bird pricing for all reservations prior to February 25!) \nNot only is this a fun race\, but it comes with the good feeling you get when supporting a non-profit! \nWe are unable to offer refunds or race transfers. \nThe Course: \nOur 5K course is flat\, fast\, and USATF certified. Start and finish are within the cemetery\, and the course goes out on the adjoining Anacostia Trail for a quick out and back. Water is available at the start/finish line and at a water stop around the halfway point of the 5k course. \nAwards: \nPrizes will be rewarded for the top finishers\, including the team with the best collective time! Water and snacks are provided to all race participants. \nDogs:  \nWe do allow strollers and dogs on this course. However\, please keep in mind that all those with dogs and strollers will be asked to start at the back of the group to minimize confusion. Please no retractable leashes! \nChildren’s Race: \nWe are also offering a children’s race prior to the start of the 5k. Participation in the children’s run is free for any child who has a parent\, guardian\, or friend registered for the 5K. Children may still participate\, if no runners are registered\, for a $5 fee. Registration for the children’s race is in our chapel the day of the race and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver. \nRegistration: \nThere is no pre-race packet pickup. All bib pickup will occur prior to the race in our chapel. Bib pickup begins at 7:30 AM in the Chapel.  \nAll proceeds from Congressional Cemetery events\, including the Cherry Blossom 5k\, help support our 501(c)(3) organization and fund the preservation of this National Historic Landmark” \nShirts: \nShirts and tank tops for the Cherry Blossom 5k can be purchased below! Order by March 24 to receive your merch by race day! \nPurchase your shirt here!\nMore questions? Contact Congressional Cemetery race staff. \nSee last year’s results here!!!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/cherry-blossom-5k-2025/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:5K Races,No Dogs Allowed
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SUMMARY:Hero Dog Memorial 5K
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadlines as follows: \nMarch 1 – Priority Registration Deadline ($30 price ends) \nMarch 30th – Early Bird Registration Deadline ($35 price ends) \nApril 25th – Regular Registration with T-Shirt Guarantee ends ($40) \nRegistration will continue through Race Day but t-shirts cannot be guaranteed after the April 25th date. Virtual race registration is $10 more and includes the cost of shipping your t-shirt – you do NOT need to add shipping if you select the virtual option. All packet pickup will be available prior to the race at Congressional Cemetery. If you prefer to have your packet mailed\, you will need to add a $10 shipping charge. Any t-shirts not picked up at the race will NOT be mailed.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/12327/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:5K Races
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T113000
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SUMMARY:Pride Run 5k
DESCRIPTION:  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/pride-run-5k-3/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:5K Races,LGBTQ+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T143000
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SUMMARY:Law Enforcement Torch Run
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 5K Run/Walk on Friday\, October 3rd. Your support helps us enrich the lives of our wonderful athletes through sports training and competition\, health screenings and inclusion programs. \nFor more information\, please contact Special Olympics DC at 202-704-2704\, email fundraising@specialolympicsdc.org\, or see the website at 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K!  \nTo register\, please click HERE.\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/law-enforcement-torch-run-4/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:5K Races
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SUMMARY:Dead Man's Run 2025
DESCRIPTION:Dead Man’s Run is Congressional Cemetery’s annual fall 5K fundraiser race! We hope that you will join us Sunday\, October 12 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 race starts inside the cemetery and continues onto the Anacostia Trail for a ghostly evening run full of spooky music and other fun! \nStart Time: The 5K begins at 5:30 pm. \nCost (Includes T-shirt if ordered before September 22nd): \nEarly Bird [BEFORE August 1st]: $30 \nStandard: $40 \nNot only is this a fun race\, but it comes with the good feeling you get when supporting a non-profit! \nWe are unable to offer refunds or race transfers. ​Our races are rain or shine\, and there is no rain date for the race. \nThe Course:\nOur 5K course is flat\, fast\, and USATF certified. Start and finish are within the cemetery\, and the course goes out on the adjoining Anacostia Trail for a quick out and back. Water is available at the start/finish line and at a water stop around the halfway point of the 5k course. \nAwards:\nPrizes will be rewarded for the top finishers\, including the team with the best collective time! Water and snacks are provided to all race participants. Additional prizes are awarded for the winners of the costume contest. \nShirts:\nWant to dress for the occasion with some Dead Man’s Run swag? You are in luck! You may purchase an official race shirt using the link here. \nDogs:\nWe do allow strollers and dogs on this course. However\, please keep in mind that all those with dogs and strollers will be asked to start at the back of the group to minimize confusion. Please no retractable leashes! \nChildren’s Race:\nWe are also offering a children’s race prior to the start of the 5k. Participation in the children’s run is free for any child who has a parent\, guardian\, or friend registered for the 5K. Children may still participate\, if no runners are registered\, for a $5 fee. Registration for the children’s race is in our chapel the day of the race and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver. \nRegistration:\nRegistration and packet pickup opens at 9:00 AM on October 11th at the Gatehouse and goes until 4:00 PM. October 12th\, opens 3:30 PM in the Chapel. \nCostume Contest:\nDressing for the occasion? In addition to prizes for the top finishers\, a panel of judges will award prizes to the top individual and team costumes. Entry into the contest is on race day only. Find our judges near the starting line\, fill out a small registration card\, and the judges will check out your costume. Be sure to arrive early to register to win! \nWe are unable to offer refunds or race transfers. ​Our races are rain or shine\, and there is no rain date for the race.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/dead-mans-run-2025/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:5K Races,No Dogs Allowed
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SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom 5k 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nAdditional Information:\nRegistration: \nRegistration opens on February 6! \nStart Time: The 5K begins at 9:00 AM inside the cemetery. Registration begins at 7:30 AM in the Chapel.\n \nPre Race Packet Pickup: April 8-April 10\, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM  at the Congressional Cemetery Gatehouse. \nCost: $40 for the race ($35 early bird pricing for all reservations prior to February 23!) \nNot only is this a fun race\, but it comes with the good feeling you get when supporting a non-profit! \nWe are unable to offer refunds or race transfers. \nThe Course: \n \nStart and finish are within the cemetery\, and the course goes out on the adjoining Anacostia Trail for a quick out and back. Water is available at the start/finish line and at a water stop around the halfway point of the 5k course. \n \nAwards: \nPrizes will be rewarded for the top individual performers overall and for age group. A prize will also be awarded to the team with the best collective time! Water and snacks are provided to all race participants \nDogs:  \nWe do allow strollers and dogs on this course for registered runners. Keep in mind the cemetery is closed to dog walking for the duration for the race\, but leashed pups running with their registered humans are welcome! In addition\, please keep in mind that all those with dogs and strollers will be asked to start at the back of the group to minimize confusion. Please no retractable leashes! \nChildren’s Race: \nWe are also offering a children’s race prior to the start of the 5k. Participation in the children’s run is free for any child who has a parent\, guardian\, or friend registered for the 5K. Children may still participate\, if no runners are registered\, for a $5 fee. Registration for the children’s race is in our chapel the day of the race and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver. \nAll proceeds from Congressional Cemetery events\, including the Cherry Blossom 5k\, help support our 501(c)(3) organization and fund the preservation of this National Historic Landmark” \nShirts: \nAll Cherry Blossom 5K Registrants who register by the deadline will receive a unisex event t-shirt!\nDid you miss the deadline or want a different type of shirt? Check out our online Bonfire store!\nMore questions? Contact Congressional Cemetery race staff. \nSee last year’s results here!!!\nPhotos courtesy of Kitty Linton and Damon Bowe.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/cherry-blossom-5k-2026/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:5K Races,No Dogs Allowed
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SUMMARY:Hero Dog Memorial 5K
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nRegistration Deadlines as follows: \nFebruary 28th – Priority Registration Deadline ($30 price ends) \nMarch 30th – Early Bird Registration Deadline ($35 price ends) \nApril 25th – Regular Registration with T-Shirt Guarantee ends ($40) \nRegistration will continue through Race Day but t-shirts cannot be guaranteed after the April 25th date. Virtual race registration is $10 more and includes the cost of shipping your t-shirt – you do NOT need to add shipping if you select the virtual option. All packet pickup will be available prior to the race at Congressional Cemetery. If you prefer to have your packet mailed\, you will need to add a $10 shipping charge. Any t-shirts not picked up at the race will NOT be mailed.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/hero-dog-memorial-5k-2026/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:5K Races
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SUMMARY:Pride Run 5k
DESCRIPTION:Come join over 1\,200 runners as they kick off Pride weekend 2026 with a running start. \n \nHope to see you there! \nCheck out www.dcpriderun.com to register and for more information.\nCongressional Cemetery is proud to host the Pride 5k\, an event celebrating DC and American Pride. It’s a fitting place for it as Congressional Cemetery is the final resting place for many of the modern gay rights movement’s leaders\, including Leonard Matlovich. You can read more about the LGBTQ+ connection to HCC by clicking the link here courtesy of our partner. \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/pride-run-5k-2026/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:5K Races,LGBTQ+,No Dogs Allowed
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000
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SUMMARY:Annual Running Psychologists “Ray’s Race” 5k Run & Walk
DESCRIPTION:48th Annual Running Psychologists “Ray’s Race” 5k Run & Walk at the American Psychological Association (APA) Convention on August 8 at 7 AM.  \nRegister NOW!! to run and walk with the Running Psychologists in Washington\, DC. \nThe 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. \nRegistration is $40 for APA Members\, Family\, & Friends (or Local Attendees!); $30 for Students (PROMO CODE “STUDENT2026”). Youth 14 and under receive a free entry. \nPick up your bib and shirt at the Ray’s Race table in the registration area near “The Gathering Place.” \nThe 2026 event will be held on Saturday\, August 8th at 7:00 a.m. at the Historic Congressional Cemetery. Busses will be provided. For more information: https://congressionalcemetery.org/about-us/ \nWith 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. \nTheir 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. \nHistoric 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 \nThe 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
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/annual-running-psychologists-rays-race-5k-run-walk/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:5K Races,No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T190000
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SUMMARY:Dead Man's Run 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, October 10 at 5:00 PM for Congressional Cemetery’s annual fall 5K fundraiser. This death-defying race begins inside the cemetery before continuing onto the Anacostia Trail for a spooky evening run filled with music\, costumes\, and frightful fun. \nWhether you’re racing for a personal best\, walking with friends\, or simply trying to stay ahead of your grave\, Dead Man’s Run is one of the region’s most unique fall 5Ks. Costumes are encouraged\, with prizes awarded for best individual costume and best team costume. Form a team\, get creative with your team name\, and compete for prizes recognizing top overall finishers\, age-group winners\, and best team time. \nRegister by August 1 to take advantage of early bird pricing. This year\, all participants who register by September 20 will receive a complimentary race shirt. Registrants after September 20 will receive a shirt while supplies last. \nAll proceeds from Dead Man’s Run support Historic Congressional Cemetery\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of this National Historic Landmark. \nFounded in 1807\, Historic Congressional Cemetery is a 35-acre active burial ground in Washington\, D.C.\, with more than 70\,000 interments. The cemetery is the final resting place of many notable Americans\, including members of Congress\, public servants\, veterans\, artists\, activists\, and Washingtonians from all walks of life. Today\, Congressional Cemetery remains both a sacred historic landscape and a vibrant community space\, sustained through public programs\, preservation efforts\, and the support of those who visit\, run\, walk\, and gather here. \nStart Time: The 5K begins at 5:00 pm. \nCost (Includes T-shirt if ordered before September 20th): \nEarly Bird [BEFORE August 2nd]: $30 \nStandard: $40 \nNot only is this a fun race\, but it comes with the good feeling you get when supporting a non-profit! \nWe are unable to offer refunds or race transfers. ​Our races are rain or shine\, and there is no rain date for the race. \nThe Course:\nOur 5K course is flat\, fast\, and USATF certified. Start and finish are within the cemetery\, and the course goes out on the adjoining Anacostia Trail for a quick out and back. Water is available at the start/finish line and at a water stop around the halfway point of the 5k course. \nAwards:\nPrizes will be rewarded for the top finishers\, including the team with the best collective time! Water and snacks are provided to all race participants. Additional prizes are awarded for the winners of the costume contest. \nDogs:\nWe do allow strollers and dogs on this course. However\, please keep in mind that all those with dogs and strollers will be asked to start at the back of the group to minimize confusion. Please no retractable leashes! \nChildren’s Race:\nWe are also offering a children’s race prior to the start of the 5k. Participation in the children’s run is free for any child who has a parent\, guardian\, or friend registered for the 5K. Children may still participate\, if no runners are registered\, for a $5 fee. Registration for the children’s race is in our chapel the day of the race and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver. \nRegistration:\nRegistration and packet pickup opens at 9:00 AM on October 9th at the Gatehouse back porch and goes until 5:00 PM. On October 10 (race day) it opens 3:00 PM in the Chapel. \nAwards: \nPrizes will be rewarded for the top individual performers overall and for age groups. A prize will also be awarded to the team with the best collective time! Water and snacks are provided to all race participants. Additional prizes are awarded for the winners of the costume contest (individual and team!). \nRegistration: \nPre-Race bib and shirt pickup is available near the HCC back porch on Friday\, October 09 from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Race day bib pickup begins at 3:00PM in the Chapel. \nAll proceeds from Congressional Cemetery events\, including Dead Man’s Run\, help support our 501(c)(3) organization and fund the preservation of this National Historic Landmark \nWe are unable to offer refunds or race transfers. ​Our races are rain or shine\, and there is no rain date for the race. \n \nThank you to our Sponsors\nAs a non-profit organization\, we rely on events like Dead Man’s Run to help fundraise in pursuit of our mission. We are extremely grateful and appreciative of our sponsors for supporting that mission.. We encourage all attendees to learn more about these amazing organizations! \n\n  \n  \n  \nLearn more about them here! \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \nLearn more about them here! \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLearn more about them here! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLearn more about them here! \n \nLearn more about them here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/dead-mans-run-2026/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:5K Races,No Dogs Allowed
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