We Love Teachers 5K - DC/Maryland 2026

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Wheaton, Maryland
Entry fee: From $25 · goes up to $50 on Oct 10, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
We Love Teachers 5K	5K	Oct 10, 20268:00 AM	$45$50 after Oct 10, 2026	–
We Love Teachers 5K - Educator Entry	5K	Oct 10, 20268:00 AM	$35	–
We Love Teachers 5K - Under 18	5K	Oct 10, 20268:00 AM	$25	–
Virtual - We ♥️ Teachers 5KVirtual	5K	Oct 10, 20268:00 AM	$40	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 10, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

We Love Teachers 5K: $45 until Oct 9, then $50 until Oct 10.
We Love Teachers 5K - Educator Entry: $35 until Oct 10.
We Love Teachers 5K - Under 18: $25 until Oct 10.

Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Maryland, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Maryland runs 36:13, about 11:39 a mile, based on 249 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:11 and men in 32:24.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:11 AM, and the We Love Teachers 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 400 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 10 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°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: 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 400 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 10, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is We Love Teachers 5K - DC/Maryland?: Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 10, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Maryland?: At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Maryland, which costs $35 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.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902.