More than a race. A reason to show up.
Lace up and be part of a powerful day that brings the community together for families when it matters most.
Red Shoe 5k is the signature annual fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Washington DC — where every step helps families stay close to care, stay together and stay supported.
What to expect
A high-energy, feel-good event filled with movement, community and purpose:
Make your impact go further
This year, it’s easier than ever to do more.
When you register, you can also:
Every share, every donation and every step helps support families with children receiving medical care.
Why it matters
Ronald McDonald House Washington DC provides essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing.
Families rely on the House for:
Show up your way
Walk. Run. Fundraise. Bring a team.
However you show up, you are helping families when they need it most.
Join us
Be part of something meaningful.
Be part of the community.
Be part of the impact.
Register today.
Oct 04, 2026
Distance — 50m
Type — Running
08:35
$25.00
Oct 04, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$40.00
Oct 04, 2026
Distance — Cheer From Home Registration
Type — Running
09:00
$50.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Forest Heights.
Learn more about the host city, Forest Heights.
Forest Heights is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, and is part of the larger postal designation of Oxon Hill. The town straddles both sides of dual-lane Maryland Route 210 and includes two elementary schools. Per the 2020 census, the population was 2,658.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of Red Shoe 5k 16th Annual Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run Benefiting Ronald McDonald House.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Trinket Troy | — | |
| 🥈 | Anonymous Anonymous | — | |
| 🥉 | James Gateau | — | |
| 4 | Ivory Brown | — | |
| 5 | Karen Ganacias | — | |
| 6 | Sam Hugler | — | |
| 7 | Jane Mathew Kattakayam | — | |
| 8 | Sarah Lescallett | — | |
| 9 | Kelci Payne | — | |
| 10 | Joe Redd | — | |
| 11 | Julie Redd | — | |
| 12 | Sapna George | — | |
| 13 | Christian Heckel | — |
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