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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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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
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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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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