Dead Man's Run 5K

👻 Event Overview

• Event Name: Dead Man’s Run 5K
• Date: October 12, 2025
• Time: 5:30 PM
• Location: 1801 E Street, SE, Washington, DC

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Description: It's back! Dead Man’s Run is Congressional Cemetery's annual fall 5K fundraiser race! We hope that you will join us for the region’s most death defying and thematic 5k race. This bare bones run is the best way to stay ahead of your grave…by running among them!
• Route: The race starts inside the cemetery and continues onto the Anacostia Trail for a ghostly evening run full of spooky music and other fun!
• Registration Deadline: Take advantage of our early bird price discount by registering by August 1!
• Price Change: Please note, we raised the price of the race as a complimentary race shirt will now be included for all registrants who purchase a ticket by September 22!

🎭 Costumes and Prizes

• Encouragement: Costumes are encouraged, with prizes for best individual costume and best team costume!
• Team Formation: Form a team to compete with your friends – and we love to see creative team names.
• Performance Awards: Prizes will also be awarded to the top performing individuals, age groups, and best team time!
• Support: All proceeds from Congressional Cemetery events, including Dead Man’s Run, help support our 501(c)(3) organization and fund the preservation of this National Historic Landmark.

🏛️ About Congressional Cemetery

• History: Historic Congressional Cemetery was founded in 1807.
• Famous Residents: Many famous and notable U.S. residents are interred in Congressional Cemetery, including many Congressmen who died while in office.
• Cenotaphs: Those Congressmen who passed away in office between 1833 and 1876 are represented by Benjamin Latrobe’s iconic cenotaphs.
• Active Burial Ground: Congressional Cemetery is still an active burial ground, taking new interments. There are currently over 70,000 burials on 35 acres.

For more information, visit the official race page.