Rock Creek Park near Picnic Grove #24, Washington DC
Sunday, May 11th, 2025
🏃♀️ About the Race
Purpose: We run, walk, and celebrate in honor of the memory of Tricia Davis who was committed to combating housing insecurity and turned this commitment towards the establishment and longevity of Sinai House.
Beneficiary: Proceeds from the event will directly benefit Sinai House, a residential social service program in Washington, DC, in its mission to enable families to move from homelessness towards self-sufficiency by providing safe and affordable housing, comprehensive social services and financial support.
Date: The two-part event will be held in person on Mother's Day, May 11, 2025.
Location: Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC, starting at Picnic Area #24 in the Carter Barron parking lot, near the entrance to the Tennis Center.
🎉 Event Details
Part One: 5K
Warm-up: Begins at 7:45 am.
Start Time: 8:00 am race start.
Part Two: Rainbow of Bubbles Fun Run
Warm-up: Begins at 8:45 am.
Start Time: 9:00 am race start.
Note: Walk or run through a rainbow of bubbles. This event is NOT timed.
Registration Info: If you register for the 5K, you can also participate in the Rainbow Fun Run without having to register separately.
👨👩👧 Teams
Join/Create: After you register, you can join a Social Race Team or create your own.
Encouragement: Encourage your friends to register for the race and join your team so you can run or walk together for fun.
👶 Children, Strollers & Dogs
Children Registration: Register CHILDREN AGED 12 AND UNDER AT A DISCOUNTED RATE BY CLICKING ON AGE-BASED PRICING during the registration process.
Alternative Distance: If you'd prefer to walk a shorter distance without any hills, register for the Rainbow of Bubbles Fun Run, which is NOT timed.
Strollers & Dogs: Welcome for both the 5K and the Fun Run, but please stay toward the back of the pack while lining up.
Safety: For safety reasons, dog leashes must be shorter than 3 feet and no extendible or flexible leashes are permitted.
💰 Be a Fundraiser!
Goal: Help us reach our ambitious fundraising goal of $175,000 by creating your own Personal Fundraiser.
Participation: Encourage your family and friends to participate!
Fundraiser Link: Click on the "Become a Fundraiser" at the top of this page.
🚗 Parking
Free Parking: Available at the Carter Barron Parking lot located at 4850 Colorado Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011.
Access: Please use Colorado Avenue from 16th Street to park near Picnic Area #24 next to the Carter Barron Parking lot, near the entrance to the Tennis Center.
📅 Race Bib & T-Shirt Pick-Up
Friday: May 9th from 5:00 - 7:30 pm in the Temple Sinai Parking Lot at 3100 Military Rd NW, Washington, DC.
Saturday: May 10th from 3:00 - 4:30 pm in the Temple Sinai Parking Lot at 3100 Military Rd NW, Washington, DC.
Race Day: May 11th from 7:00 - 7:30 am in the Carter Barron parking lot near Picnic Site #24 in Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC.
🕒 Race Day Schedule, RAIN OR SHINE
7:00-7:30 am: Race Bib and T-shirt pick-up, and bag drop near Picnic Area #24. There is NO registration on race day.
7:45 am: Warm-ups.
8:00 am: 5K begins (Participants with strollers or dogs, please stay toward the back.)
Photo Finish: JDBaker Photography will capture your Photo Finish -- Smile!
8:45 am: Warm-ups for the Rainbow of Bubbles Fun Run.
9:00 am: Rainbow of Bubbles Fun Run begins (This event is NOT timed.)
Snacks: Nosh on snacks donated by our generous sponsors.
9:30 am: All participants must be off the race route.
Awards: Award ceremony begins.
10:00 am: Clean-up begins.
🔗 More Information
Race URL: For more details and to register, visit here.