ECDC 5K Run for Refugees
ECDC 5K Run for Refugees is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Arlington, VA, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (75 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
ECDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. As a multicultural, multi-service organization with local, national, and international reach, we help refugees and immigrants rebuild their lives, achieve self-sufficiency, and thrive as active members of their communities. Join us for our annual 5K Run for Refugees, a community event supporting our mission to provide hope, assistance, and opportunity for refugees and other displaced people.
Entry Fee: $40 Early Bird through July 31, $50 Regular August 1 - September 13, $75 Late Registration September 14 - 23.
8:00AM - Race Day Packet Pickup
9:00AM - 5K Run
9:45AM - Kids' Kilometer (Free)
Directions: From Route 50, turn north to the end of Manchester Street. Turn right onto free parking. If parking is full, park at Bluemont Park North Shelter or Ashlawn School
Course: Paved park trails, one hill, no road crossings. OK for walkers and wheelchairs
Post-race Social: In the picnic shelter about 100 meters from the start / finish next to the restrooms. Join fellow runners and community members for refreshments and entertainment.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dalecarlia Rsvr, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Arlington, VA
City Elevation
264 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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75
Days to train
- Race
- ECDC 5K Run for Refugees
- Date
- September 26, 2026
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Arlington than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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ECDC 5K Run for Refugees
Sep 26, 2026