George Washington Patriot Run 5K & 10 Miler

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to the GW Patriot 5K/10M

Thank you for your interest in the GW Patriot 5K/10M. We are excited to have you run with us. The shirts are sold out. If you still want to run with us tomorrow, pick the "no shirt" option and get $5 off your registration fee. Thank you!

📅 Race Details

• Event: 10th Annual George Washington Patriot Run
• Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
• 10 Miler Start Time: 7:15 am
• 5K Start Time: 7:30 am

🌳 Course Information

Our race features a 10 Miler and 5K course that welcomes all runners to participate in person! The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) is a 25-mile-long stretch of highway that runs along the south bank of the Potomac River from Mount Vernon, VA, northwest to McLean, VA. It is one of the most beautiful and iconic stretches of highway in the nation. The racecourse uses both lanes of a 5-mile section of the GWMP between the GW Parkway Circle and W. Boulevard Drive. George Washington's Mount Vernon is grateful to the National Park Service for permitting the Patriot Run to use the GWMP.

🥇 Finisher Awards

All participants will receive a commemorative George Washington Patriot Run technical t-shirt and a spectacular finisher medal engraved with George Washington's bust. Awards will be presented to 1st place overall, by age division, and for the Military/First Responder categories.

🎉 Finish Festival

The Finish Festival will offer music, food and beverage concessions, and a free beer for each runner. Thank you for choosing to run with us. We hope you enjoy the race!

📋 Fast Facts

• Registration: Online registration will remain open until 7:00 am on Race Day.
• Shuttle Service: Free round trip shuttle service from the US Patent and Trade Office in Alexandria to George Washington's Mount Vernon will be available on Race Day.
• Parking: A limited number of reserved parking spots at George Washington's Mount Vernon will be available for purchase during registration. Parking Spaces are SOLD OUT.
• Drop-off: Participants may be dropped off at the Mount Vernon Post Office starting at 5:00 am on Race Day. The Post Office is a 3-minute walk from the starting line. No parking. Drop and go only.

💵 Registration Fees

All active-duty public safety personnel including police, fire, EMTs, and members of the military (including veterans) receive a $5.00 discount as George Washington's Mount Vernon's token of appreciation.

In-Person 5K:

• February 17 - March 31: $42.00
• April 1 - August 17: $52.00
• August 18 - September 7: $62.00

In-Person 10-Miler:

• February 17 - March 31: $65.00
• April 1 - August 17: $72.00
• August 18 - September 7: $82.00

🍌 Post-Race Amenities

• Free Wi-Fi
• Free beer
• Free post-race water and bananas
• Drinks and snacks at the finish line available for purchase

Free admission to George Washington's Mount Vernon. All participants are invited to tour the inside of George Washington's Mansion following the completion of their race. Show your race bib for entry into the Mansion line on the Bowling Green.

❓ Contact Information

If you have questions and or comments, please contact us at events@mountvernon.org.

🔗 Additional Links

• Click here to view the Patriot Run FAQ
• George Washington Patriot Run | George Washington's Mount Vernon