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Sunday, November 8th, 2026
Constitution and 7th St, Washington DC
5K
43–60°F · some rain risk
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2025
54–68°F
rain
2024
53–70°F
dry
2023
45–62°F
dry
2022
47–59°F
dry
2021
44–66°F
dry
2020
47–71°F
dry
2019
34–48°F
dry
2018
46–57°F
dry
2017
42–49°F
dry
2016
38–68°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Nov 8
Rain likely · 51–66°F
Sunday, Nov 8starts near 51°F · 6% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
The NVP5K will run 3.1 Miles along the National Mall, past the National Archives, Smithsonian Museums, the White House, and the Washington Monument. Enjoy post-race festivity, and stay for the National Veterans Parade at Noon!
Race Day: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 am
Starting Line/Runners Village: Constitution and 7th St.
Registration fees:
$55 through August 31
$60 September 1 through October 31
$65 November 1 through Race Day, November 8 at 8:00 am
All registrations will be online and open through race day.
Packet pick up: TBA
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