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Saturday, October 17, 2026

Walk or run to elevate pediatric care for every child.

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Participants who fundraise $1,000 by Sept. 1 will receive an invitation to our first-ever Champions Club Happy Hour!

Thanks to Founding Farmers for hosting on September 22!

A race that means so much more than 3.1 miles.

Kids are our everything. At Children’s National, we’re here for them at every milestone — for 155 years and counting. 

The Race for Every Child 5K Run/Walk unites our community to ensure kids thrive.

The funds you raise power world-class care and research that improve and save children’s lives. It all starts with a single step.

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Leading the Way for Kids

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Earn Swag with Every Dollar You Raise!

Race for Every Child T-shirt.

Reach $50 total raised

Race for Every Child baseball hat.

Reach $100 total raised

Race for Every Child water bottle.

Reach $250 total raised

Race for Every Child tote bag.

Reach $500 total raised

Race for Every Child quarter zip.

Reach $1,000 total raised

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Claire, a Race for Every Child patient ambassador.

Race for Kids Like Claire

“In our family, Race Day is all about Claire. She gets to see her favorite doctor, celebrate making a difference for kids like her, and enjoy all the cheers at the Kids Dash!”

— Olivia, Claire’s mom

Meet All Patient Ambassadors

Every Gift Makes a Difference

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$50

$50 can send a family home with a blood pressure machine to track child’s recovery

Donate $50
Illustrated icon of a guitar and musical notes.

$100

$100 can provide a ukulele for a music therapist to soothe a newborn in the NICU

Donate $100
Illustrated icon of a person in a wheelchair.

$250

$250 can fund two pediatric wheelchairs for kids in need to safely heal at home

Donate $250

Sponsors Make Brighter
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Elevate Your Brand 

Extend your company’s visibility throughout the Washington, D.C., region.

Connect Your Team

Engage your employees to have fun while giving back.

Transform Care

Create a lasting impact on pediatric health.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Sponsors get visibility, nonprofits get resources, participants get the best experience.

Leader Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Hyundai Hope on Wheels logo
Atlantic Coast Mortgage logo

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Aetna

Aon

Booz Allen

Davis Construction

Labcorp

LMI Solutions

Maid Bright

MightyMeals

Turner Construction

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any registration fees?

In-person registration is free through Oct. 11. If registering Oct. 12 – 16, there is a $50 registration fee to join the in-person 5K and $30 for the Kids Dash. Recognition swag is not included with registration. No day-of registration will be available.

Virtual registration is free regardless of registration date.

I am registered for the 5K and/or Kids Dash. Do I automatically receive a T-shirt or hat?

No. Recognition swag is not included in your registration. Individuals who fundraise at least $50 are eligible for the T-shirt and $100 to earn a baseball hat.

View the full list of key dates

Fri. Jul. 24: Deadline for team captains to register to receive a free team captain T-shirt

Wed. Aug. 5: Team Captain Kickoff (Virtual)

Wed. Oct. 1: Teams have until Oct. 1 to qualify for team recognition items

Wed. Oct. 1: Deadline to switch registration to virtual or in-person

Wed. Oct. 1: Virtual participants who raise at least $50 by Oct. 1 will receive their T-shirt and any other eligible recognition swag by Race Day

Mon. Oct. 5: Last day for in-person 5K or Kids Dash participants to switch to virtual. Please email info@raceforeverychild.org to confirm your address.

Sun. Oct. 11: Free* registration closes at 11:59 p.m. for in-person participants

Wed. Oct. 14: Packet Pickup (Most recommended!) at Inventa Towers | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Temporary parking available for 15 minutes at front entrance.

Thu. Oct. 15: Packet Pickup for Hospital employees and patient families at Children’s National (GEICO Cares Atrium) | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Fri. Oct. 16: Packet Pickup at the JW Marriott | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Rideshare or Metro is strongly encouraged!

Fri. Oct. 16: Registration closes at 7 p.m.

Fri. Oct. 16: In-person participants who raise at least $50 can pick up their T-shirt and any other eligible recognition swag at Packet Pickup or on Race Day.

Sat. Oct. 17: Race Day!

Thurs. Dec. 31: All participants have until Dec. 31 to qualify for individual recognition items.

*In-person registration is free through Oct. 11. If registering Oct. 12 – 16, there is a $50 registration fee to join the in-person 5K and $30 for the Kids Dash. Recognition swag is not included with registration. No day-of registration will be available.

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Easily track your progress, connect with your team and raise more money to support world-class care and research at Children’s National.

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