Walk or run to elevate pediatric care for every child.
Find a Participant or Team
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.
Leading the Way for Kids
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Participants
1Anupama Tate
Raised $50
Raised $100
Raised $250
Raised $500
Raised $1,000
2Megan Harbold
Raised $50
Raised $100
Raised $250
Raised $500
Raised $1,000
3Lauren Porter
Raised $50
Raised $100
Raised $250
Raised $500
Raised $1,000
4Heather Goldman
Raised $50
Raised $100
Raised $250
Raised $500
Raised $1,000
Every Gift Makes a Difference
$50
$50 can send a family home with a blood pressure machine to track their child’s recovery
Donate $50
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
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
LMI Solutions
Maid Bright
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)
Tues. Sep. 1: Race Rally (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 | 1 p.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. – 7 p.m.
Fri. Oct. 16: Packet Pickup at the JW Marriott | 11 a.m. – 7 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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