Red Shoe 5k Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run Benefiting Ronald McDonald House
About this race
Sunday October 4, 2026
More than a race. A reason to show up.
Lace up and be part of a powerful day that brings the community together for families when it matters most.
Red Shoe 5k is the signature annual fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Washington DC — where every step helps families stay close to care, stay together and stay supported.
What to expect
A high-energy, feel-good event filled with movement, community and purpose:
- A scenic course at National Harbor
- Runners, walkers, families and teams from across the region
- On-site energy, music and community celebration
- The Kids Fun Run — a joyful highlight where young runners dash in their signature red capes
Make your impact go further
This year, it’s easier than ever to do more.
When you register, you can also:
- Start a personal fundraising page in minutes
- Invite friends and family to support your run or walk
- Join or create a team and make an even bigger impact together
Every share, every donation and every step helps support families with children receiving medical care.
Why it matters
Ronald McDonald House Washington DC provides essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing.
Families rely on the House for:
- Comfortable lodging near the hospital
- Warm meals and everyday essentials
- Family-centered spaces and support
- A place to stay together during treatment
- Your participation helps make all of this possible.
Show up your way
Walk. Run. Fundraise. Bring a team.
However you show up, you are helping families when they need it most.
Join us
Be part of something meaningful.
Be part of the community.
Be part of the impact.
Register today.
Packet pick-up and race day info >
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Running
5k Run/Walk Registration
The race features a varied course with average terrain that includes some gravel surfaces and slight incline. The race course takes runners and walkers along the beautiful waterfront of the Potomac River for stunning scenic views. Runners of all abilities and ages are welcome.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Forest Heights, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:06 AM and sets at 6:46 PM local time (EDT) in Forest Heights on October 4, 2026 — 11h 39m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Red Shoe 5k Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run Benefiting Ronald McDonald House
5k Run/Walk Registration · 438 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Gyenis | 16:04 | 5:11 /mi |
| 2 | Sathvik Kiran | 19:36 | 6:19 /mi |
| 3 | Yahya Najib | 19:37 | 6:19 /mi |
| 4 | Samuel Moore | 20:47 | 6:42 /mi |
| 5 | Girma Mebrahtu | 20:52 | 6:44 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Forest Heights event
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