Paul Thurston 5K 2026 — Washington, DC

Date
May 24, 2026
Location
Washington, DC
Venue
4870 Colorado Ave, NW
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00
Events
5K
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On May 24, 2026, the Paul Thurston 5K takes place in Washington, District of Columbia at 4870 Colorado Ave, NW. This running event starts at 8:00 AM and covers the 5K distance. With an entry price of $10.00, it's an affordable option for runners looking to race in the DC area. The early morning start gives you time to complete your effort and grab breakfast afterward, making it convenient for a Sunday morning if you're based locally or visiting for the race weekend.

From the Race Organizer
The event honors one of the club's founders, Paul Thurston. What better way to start your summer with a 5K in the nation's capital. This 5K will go out and back on pavement in the picturesque Rock Creek Park. In honor of Memorial Day, we encourage you to come out in red, white, and blue. Family members can form teams of two in honor of Paul and Bob Thurston, who held the record for the fastest father-son marathon times. Bob is the world's foremost measurer of race courses. He measured this course, the Cherry Blossom Ten Miler, the Marine Corps Marathon, the Army Ten Miler, and many of the races put on by the DC Road Runners Club. He has traveled the world to measure. Runners have set world records in the 10K and ten miles on his courses. If you have run a race in the Washington, D.C. area, chances are he measured it. Bob is a member of the Halls of Fame of the DC Road Runners Club, and the Road Runners Club of America, and has the highest rating for course measurers from World Athletic

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Paul Thurston 5K 2026 — Washington, DC?

Paul Thurston 5K 2026 — Washington, DC takes place on May 24, 2026. The race is held in Washington, District of Columbia.

Where is Paul Thurston 5K 2026 — Washington, DC held?

Paul Thurston 5K 2026 — Washington, DC is held at 4870 Colorado Ave, NW in Washington, District of Columbia.

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