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. Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or simply trying to stay ahead of your grave, Dead Man’s Run is one of the region’s most unique fall 5Ks. Costumes are encouraged, with prizes awarded for best individual costume and best team costume. Form a team, get creative with your team name, and compete for prizes recognizing top overall finishers, age-group winners, and best team time. Register by August 1 to take advantage of early bird pricing. This year, all participants who register by September 20 will receive a complimentary race shirt. Registrants after September 20 will receive a shirt while supplies last. 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. Founded in 1807, Historic Congressional Cemetery is a 35-acre active burial ground in Washington, D.C., with more than 70,000 interments. 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. Today, Congressional Cemetery remains both a sacred historic landscape and a vibrant community space, sustained through public programs, preservation efforts, and the support of those who visit, run, walk, and gather here.
Hotels Near This Race
Find accommodation close to the start line in Washington, DC. Sorted by distance from the race venue. Book early — race weekend hotels fill fast.
RaceHotelFinder earns a small commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Results are sorted by distance from the race venue.
Race weekend dates pre-loaded on Booking.com. RaceHotelFinder may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 10.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Washington, DC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Dead Man’s Run 5K 2026 — Washington, DC takes place on October 10, 2026. The race is held in Washington, District of Columbia.
Where is Dead Man’s Run 5K 2026 — Washington, DC held?
Dead Man’s Run 5K 2026 — Washington, DC is held at 1801 E Street, SE in Washington, District of Columbia.
Where can I find hotels near Dead Man’s Run 5K 2026 — Washington, DC?
RaceHotelFinder shows hotels sorted by distance from the race venue in Washington. Use the map or list view on this page to compare options and book race weekend accommodation.
