Dead Man's Run 5K

Race Overview

Join us on Saturday, October 10 at 5:00 PM for Congressional Cemetery’s annual fall 5K fundraiser. This death-defying race begins inside the cemetery before continuing onto the Anacostia Trail for a spooky evening run filled with music, costumes, and frightful fun.

Participation Details

• Types of Participants: Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or simply trying to stay ahead of your grave.
• Costume Encouragement: Costumes are encouraged, with prizes awarded for best individual costume and best team costume.
• Team Competition: Form a team, get creative with your team name, and compete for prizes recognizing top overall finishers, age-group winners, and best team time.
• Registration Deadlines: Register by August 1 to take advantage of early bird pricing.

Shirt and Registration Information

• Complimentary Shirt: All participants who register by September 20 will receive a complimentary race shirt.
• Shirt Availability: Registrants after September 20 will receive a shirt while supplies last.

Support and History

All proceeds from Dead Man’s Run support Historic Congressional Cemetery, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of this National Historic Landmark.

Cemetery Facts

• Founded: Founded in 1807, Historic Congressional Cemetery is a 35-acre active burial ground in Washington, D.C.
• Interments: More than 70,000 interments.
• Notable Burials: The cemetery is the final resting place of many notable Americans, including members of Congress, public servants, veterans, artists, activists, and Washingtonians from all walks of life.
• Community Space: Today, Congressional Cemetery remains both a sacred historic landscape and a vibrant community space.

Event Location

1801 E Street, SE, Washington, DC

Event Link

For more information, visit: Dead Man's Run 5K