Outdoor events near Washington, District of Columbia
55 outdoor events are on within 25 miles of Washington over the next three months: 19 races, 10 group outings and classes, and 26 ranger-led or guided programs. 15 are this weekend. A typical October day in Washington reaches about 70°F and drops to 49°F, with rain or snow about 1 day in 3 (NOAA 30-year average).
- 55 upcoming
- 15 this weekend
- October: 40
- November: 13
- December: 2
- Walk or hikeGreg Pellegrino Memorial RideSat, Oct 10 · 9:15 AMWashington · 2.6 mi from Washington
- Ranger programRanger Led Garden TourSat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · +51 more datesKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens · 4.0 mi from WashingtonFree
- Ranger programWorld War II Memorial- Look for the RangerSat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · +15 more datesNational Mall and Memorial Parks · 1.7 mi from WashingtonFree
- Ranger programRanger Tours at Peirce MillSat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · +6 more datesRock Creek Park · 3.1 mi from WashingtonFree
- Walk or hikeBuilding Camelot: JFK in GeorgetownSat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · +3 more datesRock Creek Park · 2.3 mi from WashingtonFree
- Ranger programRamble with a RangerSat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · +12 more datesRock Creek Park · 4.3 mi from WashingtonFree
- Ranger programMonthly Shepherd Parkway Community Clean-UpSat, Oct 10 · 10:30 AM · +2 more datesCivil War Defenses of Washington · 4.2 mi from WashingtonFree
- Ranger programMonthly Shepherd Parkway Community Clean-UpSat, Oct 10 · 10:30 AM · +2 more datesNational Capital Parks-East · 2.9 mi from WashingtonFree
- Ranger programRanger Tours at the Old Stone HouseSat, Oct 10 · 11:30 AM · +25 more datesRock Creek Park · 2.4 mi from WashingtonFree
- Walk or hikeThe Art of Landscape: Beatrix Farrand's Enduring Imprint on Dumbarton OaksSat, Oct 10 · 2:00 PM · +1 more dateRock Creek Park · 2.5 mi from WashingtonFree
- Walk or hikeFall Leaves in Rock Creek Park HikeSat, Oct 10 · 3:00 PMRock Creek Park · 4.3 mi from WashingtonFree
- 5KDead Man's Run 5KSat, Oct 10 · 5:00 PMWashington · 2.5 mi from Washington
- Guided tourBird Walk at Great Falls ParkSun, Oct 11 · 8:00 AM · +11 more dates14 mi from WashingtonFree
- Guided tourPaddle Through the Past: Georgetown by KayakSun, Oct 11 · 9:30 AMRock Creek Park · 2.9 mi from Washington
- Walk or hikeRoosevelt at Rock Creek ParkSun, Oct 11 · 2:00 PM · +3 more datesRock Creek Park · 3.2 mi from WashingtonFree
- Walk or hikeBird WalkTue, Oct 13 · 8:30 AM · +11 more datesKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens · 4.0 mi from WashingtonFree
- Ranger programRanger Talk: First LadiesTue, Oct 13 · 2:00 PM · +2 more datesThe White House and President's Park · 1.1 mi from WashingtonFree
- Guided tourThe Unfinished America: A 250-Year Journey of Liberty and Economic FreedomThu, Oct 15 · 9:30 AM · +2 more datesNational Mall and Memorial Parks · 1.1 mi from WashingtonFree
- Ranger programJunior Ranger Discovery Club: Explore, Learn, Protect (CANCELLED)Thu, Oct 15 · 3:00 PM · +12 more datesCivil War Defenses of Washington · 4.7 mi from WashingtonFree
- Ranger programBooks and Beyond with a Ranger at Peirce Mill BarnFri, Oct 16 · 10:00 AMRock Creek Park · 3.2 mi from WashingtonFree
- Walk or hikeBe a Junior Naturalist HikeFri, Oct 16 · 3:30 PMRock Creek Park · 4.3 mi from WashingtonFree
- Guided tourAfter Emancipation History HikeSat, Oct 17 · 9:30 AMRock Creek Park · 3.2 mi from WashingtonFree
- Ranger programWhite House Fall Garden ToursSat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM · +1 more dateThe White House and President's Park · 1.2 mi from WashingtonFree
- marathonACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute 23½th annual Potomac River Run Marathon & Half, in memory of Dean Shulman and Wendy MartinezSat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PMWashington · 3.2 mi from Washington
- Guided tourMobilizing Memories at Meridian HillSat, Oct 17 · 3:00 PMRock Creek Park · 1.6 mi from WashingtonFree
- Guided tourPaddle Through Nature: The Potomac by KayakSun, Oct 18 · 9:30 AMRock Creek Park · 2.9 mi from Washington
- RaceHealthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Anacostia/Kenilworth, DCSun, Oct 18 · 12:00 PMWashington · 3.8 mi from Washington
- Guided tourLittle Tyke Hike at Peirce Mill BarnFri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AMRock Creek Park · 3.2 mi from WashingtonFree
- 5KKimball Elementary 5kSat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AMWashington · 3.0 mi from Washington
- Ranger programKenilworth Aquatic Gardens Monthly Volunteer EventSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens · 4.0 mi from WashingtonFree
- Walk or hikeRock Creek Park Driving DaysSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AMRock Creek Park · 4.3 mi from WashingtonFree
- Ranger programSun Astronomy at Great FallsSat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM14 mi from WashingtonFree
- Ranger programGirl Scout First Aid Program at Clara Barton National Historic SiteSun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM8.0 mi from WashingtonFree
- Guided tourThe Civil War in Georgetown: A Guided Walk in a City DividedSun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AMRock Creek Park · 2.4 mi from WashingtonFree
- Ranger programIntroduction to Hiking: Woodland Loop with a RangerFri, Oct 30 · 3:30 PMRock Creek Park · 4.3 mi from WashingtonFree
- 5KFriends of the National Arboretum Fall 5KSat, Oct 31 · 8:00 AMWashington · 1.4 mi from Washington
- Ranger programB.A.R.K. Ranger at Rock Creek ParkSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMRock Creek Park · 4.3 mi from WashingtonFree
- 5KD.C. International Community 5K & Fun RunSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMWashington · 5.1 mi from Washington
- Guided tourEchoes of Time in Rock Creek Park Guided HikeSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMRock Creek Park · 4.3 mi from WashingtonFree
- Ranger programBike with a Ranger: Fall Leaves and Halloween EditionSat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PMRock Creek Park · 3.2 mi from WashingtonFree
- 5KOakwood University 5KSun, Nov 1 · 7:00 AMWashington · 1.8 mi from Washington
- RacePan-American Cyclocross Championships and DCCXSat, Nov 7 · 7:15 AMWashington · 2.4 mi from Washington
- 5KSHRM Washington DC Impact 5KSat, Nov 7 · 8:00 AMWashington · 3.4 mi from Washington
- Walk or hikeSaturday Bird WalkSat, Nov 7 · 8:30 AM · +1 more dateKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens · 4.0 mi from WashingtonFree
- 5KNational Veterans Parade 5KSun, Nov 8 · 8:00 AMWashington · 1.4 mi from Washington
- Walk or hikeSunday Bird WalkSun, Nov 8 · 8:30 AM · +1 more dateKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens · 4.0 mi from WashingtonFree
- RaceTENAX DC 2026: Run. Train. Endure.Sun, Nov 8 · 5:00 PMBoomBox, Washington · 2.1 mi from Washington
- RaceBSS Bulldog Turkey TrotSat, Nov 14 · 8:00 AMWashington · 5.4 mi from Washington
- 5KJanney 5K & Fun RunSat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AMWashington · 4.5 mi from Washington
- 5K · 1 mileThe Great Turkey Chase 5K and 1 Mile Fun RunSun, Nov 15 · 9:30 AMWashington · 4.3 mi from Washington
- 5K · 10K2026 Cranberry Crawl 5K and 10KSat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PMEast Potomac Park, Washington · 2.1 mi from Washington
- marathonMCRRC Experienced Marathon Program CelebrationSun, Nov 22 · 5:30 PMMaggiano's Little Italy, Washington · 5.1 mi from Washington
- 3K · 1K2026 Two Rivers Turkey Trot (3K) & Tater Trot (1K) Fun RunThu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AMWashington · 2.8 mi from Washington
- Race2026 Jingle Bell Run - Metro DCSun, Dec 6 · 8:00 AMWashington · 2.2 mi from Washington
- 5KJingle 5KSun, Dec 13 · 8:00 AMWashington · 1.9 mi from Washington
Schedules come from park agencies, race sites and organizers' own calendars, checked daily. Events can change, so check the event page before you go. Typical weather is the NOAA 1991–2020 average.
