George Washington Patriot Run 5K & 10 Miler

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

10th Annual George Washington Patriot Run
5K & 10-Miler
Presented by Lockheed Martin
Sunday, September 7, 2025
10 Miler: 7:15 am
5K: 7:30 am

Our race features a 10 Miler and 5K course that welcomes all runners to participate in person!

🌳 Course Details

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.

🏅 Awards and Participation

• Commemorative Shirt: Each participant will receive a technical t-shirt.
• Finisher Medal: Engraved with George Washington's bust.
• Awards: Presented to 1st place overall, by age division, and for the Military/First Responder categories.
• Finish Festival: Offers music, food and beverage concessions, and a free beer for each runner.

📆 Fast Facts

• Online Registration: Will remain open until 7:00 am on Race Day.
• Free Shuttle: Round trip service from the US Patent and Trade Office in Alexandria to George Washington's Mount Vernon.
• Reserved Parking: A limited number of spots available for purchase during registration.
• Kiss n Ride: Participants may be dropped off at the Mount Vernon Post Office starting at 5:00 am on Race Day.

💰 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:

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

In-Person 10-Miler:

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

🎉 Post-Race Experience

In-person registration includes the opportunity to run on the beautiful George Washington Memorial Parkway, access to the Finish Festival, that will offer music, food and beverage concessions, and free bananas, a bottle of water and a beer for each runner (21 & older). Runners also enjoy 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.

🔗 Links

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

📩 Contact

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