In 92 days · Sat, Oct 10, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Where
1801 E Street, SE, Washington DC
Distance
5K
About this race
Event Details
- Date: October 10, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: 1801 E Street, SE, Washington, DC
- URL: Dead Man's Run 5K
Race Overview
- Event Type: Annual fall 5K fundraiser
- Starting Point: Inside Congressional Cemetery
- Course: Anacostia Trail
- Experience: Spooky evening run with music and costumes
Participation Info
- Costumes: Encouraged for participants
- Prizes: Best individual costume and best team costume
- Team Challenge: Form a team, get creative with names
- Awards: Top overall finishers, age-group winners, and best team time
Registration
- Early Bird Pricing: Register by August 1
- Complimentary Shirt: Available for registrants by September 20
- Shirt Availability: While supplies last for those registering after September 20
Beneficiary Information
- Support: Proceeds support Historic Congressional Cemetery
- Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Mission: Preservation and interpretation of a National Historic Landmark
- History: Founded in 1807, with over 70,000 interments
Cemetery Significance
- Final Resting Place: Notable Americans including members of Congress
- Community Role: Sacred historic landscape and vibrant community space
- Funding: Sustained through public programs and preservation efforts
- Participation: Involvement from those who visit, run, walk, and gather
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