District 19 Race Series 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Entry fee
- From $70
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
Likely to sell out. 299 finished the Other in 2025, and this year's cap is 350.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 19 Miler Race | Other | Oct 4, 20267:30 AM | $90 | 225 |
| District 19K Race | Other | Oct 4, 20267:45 AM | $80 | 350 |
| District 5K Race | 5K | Oct 4, 20268:30 AM | $70 | 475 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- District 19 Miler Race: $90 until Sep 30.
- District 19K Race: $80 until Sep 30.
- District 5K Race: $70 until Sep 30.
Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $70, entry is about 65 percent above a typical 5K in District of Columbia, which costs $42.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Washington runs 34:25, about 11:05 a mile, based on 30 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:58 and men in 30:17.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the District 19 Miler Race starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 160 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Anacostia, Washington, DC 20020
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)District 5K Race
District 19K Race
District 19 Miler Race
Aggregated from official results (Road and Trail Events) for District 19 Race Series. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at District 19 Race Series?
At the 2025 District 5K Race, the fastest tenth finished in 24:22 or better, the top quarter in 28:58, and half the field in 33:58; the last tenth came in after 46:05.
At the 2025 District 19K Race, the fastest tenth finished in 1:33:58 or better, the top quarter in 1:41:35, and half the field in 1:54:04; the last tenth came in after 2:29:26.
At the 2025 District 19 Miler Race, the fastest tenth finished in 2:26:20 or better, the top quarter in 2:43:21, and half the field in 3:05:05; the last tenth came in after 3:58:14.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 25:07 |
| 20-29 | 22:53 | 23:04 |
| 30-39 | 23:20 | 20:29 |
| 40-49 | 28:07 | 25:13 |
| 50-59 | 44:59 | 29:56 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 249 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
How fast is it?
About average for District of Columbia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:58, against 28:48 in a typical District of Columbia 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Anacostia, Washington, DC 20020Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 160 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024), 2021 (Oct 17, 2021), 2020 (Oct 18, 2020)
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Quick answers
- When is District 19 Race Series?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $70 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for District of Columbia?
- At $70, entry is about 65 percent above a typical 5K in District of Columbia, which costs $42.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 364 runners finished the District 5K Race; the median finish was 33:58 and the winner ran 17:36.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 299 runners finished the Other in 2025, close to this year's cap of 350, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:58, against 28:48 in a typical District of Columbia 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Anacostia, Washington, DC 20020.
From the organizers
District 19 returns for year seven with a new signal. Born from the belief that running can be a form of activism, District 19 was created as a way to reclaim space, build community, and move with purpose. In a time filled with noise, uncertainty, and division, we turn to movement once again as our voice. This October, every mile becomes a signal and every runner becomes part of something bigger.
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