Kosciuszko Freedom Run 5K
About this race
Welcome to the KOSCIUSZKO FREEDOM RUN 5K!
The DC diplomatic community’s favorite run returns this year!
Honoring a Hero's Legacy:General Thaddeus Kosciuszko was a Polish, Lithuanian, and American hero. His unwavering committment to liberty, freedom, and equality during Polish and Lithuanian Uprisings and the American Revolutionary War, has impacted generations. We invite you to be a part of the Kosciuszko Freedom Run, where we pay tribute to his remarkable contributions and continue his legacy. Play a role in carrying it forward! Great fun and the spirit of positive sportsmanship and competition, guaranteed!
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: C&O Canal National Historic Park (Great Falls, MD)
5K Run: A challenge for adults to embrace their inner athlete and celebrate freedom.
Kids' 1K Fun Run: A joyful dash for the young ones, instilling the spirit of pursuit.
But that's not all – there's an exciting incentive for the winners! The top performers in the 5K race will be honored with special prizes, recognizing their remarkable achievement and determination.
Event Organizers:EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, MONTGOMERY COUNTY ROAD RUNNERS CLUB
Honorary Patronage:MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA
Event Partners:MINISTER OBRONY NARODOWEJ, POLANDER ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS, KIELBASA FACTORY
About Thaddeus Kosciuszko:Born in 1746, his journey epitomized resilience. From his early days in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth to his pivotal role in the American Revolution, Kosciuszko's impact echoed through time. He contributed not only to American victories but also stood against Russian oppression in his homeland, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Thaddeus Kosciuszko's journey traversed continents, his impact left an indelible mark. He was a military genius, a statesman, and an advocate for liberty. His legacy lives on and inspires transatlantic cooperation and principles. He passed away in 1817.
Kosciuszko Freedom Run is hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington, D.C., the Embassy of Lithuania in Washington, D.C., and the Montgomery County Road Runners Club.
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Running
5K Registration
Kids' 1K Fun Run Registration
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Potomac, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:54 AM and sets at 7:09 PM local time (EDT) in Potomac on September 20, 2026 — 12h 14m of daylight.
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