Janney 5K & Fun Run

Janney 5K & Fun Run takes place in Washington, District of Columbia, on November 14, 2026. The event is built around the Janney Elementary 5K (3.1 miles), which starts at 9:00 AM, paired with a fun run listed at 1 mile (1.6 km) for younger participants and anyone who prefers a shorter distance.

A 5K named for an elementary school is usually among the most welcoming races on the calendar, the kind that families and neighbors run together, and the 1-mile fun run gives kids a distance of their own. If you are running the 5K with a child, practice a few run-walk outings together beforehand so the distance feels familiar, and settle on a plan for whether you stay together or meet at the finish. Adults looking for a quick effort can treat the 5K as a tempo run, but expect a crowded, cheerful start rather than a racing-only field. Dress in layers for a mid-November morning.