Saturday, October 10th, 2026
5200 Glover Road NW, Washington DC
5K
54–70°F · low rain risk
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About this race
Event Overview
Join thousands across the country on October 10th for the We ❤️ Teachers 5K.
DC/Maryland has been selected as one of the host cities for this groundbreaking event!
On 10.10.26, educators, supporters, and communities across the country will move together as part of the:
National Day to Move for Education
Our DC event will take place at beautiful Rock Creek Park - Picnic Grove #24. It's right across from the Rock Creek Tennis Center.
About the Movement
- What You’re Joining: 10 in-person races across the U.S.
- Virtual Participation: Thousands of virtual participants nationwide
- Shared Goal: Celebrate educators. Strengthen communities.
- Why This Matters: When educators are healthy, supported, and energized...
Students win, Schools improve, Communities get stronger. This is bigger than a race. It’s a movement.
Dedication and School Challenge
- Dedicate Your Run: Every participant can dedicate their run to a specific teacher.
- Certificate of Appreciation: That teacher receives a personal digital certificate.
- School Challenge: Register your school team and compete on the National School Spirit Leaderboard.
- Virtual Participants: Every virtual participant counts toward your school's national total.
What You Get
- Official We ❤️ Teachers Worldwide 5K shirt
- Finisher medal
- Official race bib
- Chip-timed race experience
Goals and Participation
We’re aiming for: 100,000 miles walked or run for educators. Be part of making it happen.
All 5K participants receive T-shirts & Finisher Medals. T-shirts will be handed out after the race. Race will be chip timed.
Awards
Award Categories: Overall Male and Female. Top 3 Male and Female - 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
- New Awards: Most School Spirit (School with highest participation)
- Fastest Teacher (Male & Female)
- Team Champion (Lowest average time - Minimum Team Size is 4)
- Legacy Award - Best Parent-Child Duo Time
Race Day Schedule
- 8:00-8:55: Registration/Packet Pickup
- 8:45: Opening Ceremony & Warm up
- 9:00: Race Start
- 9:45: Award Ceremony
Call to Action
Register today and be part of the movement. Spots are limited…. Join Us!
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