The National Rescue Dog Day 5k & 10k is a community-focused evening race held at Bluemont Park in Arlington, Virginia. Scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the event celebrates the significance of rescue animals while providing an opportunity for local residents to enjoy a healthy, active outing. The course is recognized for being exceptionally flat and scenic, making it an ideal choice for participants looking to set a personal record or enjoy a relaxed stroll through the park's natural landscapes.
| Category | Distance | Start Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening 10K | 10 km | 06:30 PM | Bluemont Park |
| Evening 5K | 5 km | 06:30 PM | Bluemont Park |
| Virtual Race | User Preference | Anytime | Remote |
The event is designed to be highly inclusive, encouraging a wide variety of attendees including competitive runners, casual walkers, and families with strollers. For those who cannot attend the in-person event in Arlington, multiple virtual options are available, allowing supporters to participate from any location while still receiving commemorative items like medals or shirts.
Logistics and Participant Information:
With its mid-week evening start time, this event provides a unique opportunity for the community to transition from the workday into an evening of fitness and advocacy for rescue dogs in a beautiful park setting.
May 20, 2026
Distance — 10km
Type — Running
18:30
$49.64
May 20, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Running
18:30
$33.63
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Arlington.
Learn more about the host city, Arlington.
Arlington forms part of the urban conglomeration around Washington, D.C. - inside the beltway. In Northern Virginia, and directly across the Potomac River from D.C. proper, Arlington is one of America's most densely populated regions. It has a land area 26 sq mi (67 km2) and a population of 230,000. Despite its density, Arlington mixes the best of both big city and suburban environments. Like the greater Washington area, Arlington has grown over the last several decades in part due to growth of the federal government.
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