Events
VIRTUAL 5K
Place
Washington, DC US 20002
Description
Enjoy spring at the U.S. National Arboretum during FONA's Flowering 5K. This run or walk will take you past garden collections brightly colored with spring flowers, over tree-lined rolling hills, and along streams winding their way to the Anacostia River. Enjoy cherry blossoms, magnolias, and so much more!
This race is not only scenic but also safe and secure. All roads are closed to cars during this race so you can safely enjoy running or walking through this 451-acre urban green space. A professional race announcer will call out runners as they cross the finish line and music will get you in the groove before and after the event.
Strollers and dogs are welcome, but dogs must stay on a 6' non-retractable leash.
A 20% discount is available to all veterans, active duty, and reserve military members (email info@fona.org for the discount code). All FONA members can also receive a 20% discount as part of their member benefits (if you're already a member, check the latest member newsletter for the discount code). Please make a donation of any amount to become a FONA member.
Early packet pickup is only available to registrants who sign up before noon on March 21, 2026. If you register after this date and time, please plan to pick up your bib the morning of the race.
Registration Pricing:
The first 150 entries are $40
The second 150 entries are $45
The third 150 entries are $50
All remaining entries are $55
Entries for kids under 13 years old are free
T-shirts are included with adult registration and are available while supplies last. Youth t-shirts can be purchased when registering.
Schedule
Early Packet Pickup (Saturday, March 21st)
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Packets will be distributed outside of Arbor House near the Arboretum's R Street entrance (2400 R Street NE, Washington, DC 20002).
Race Day Schedule (Sunday, March 22nd)
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Packet pickup at the race start in front of the Arboretum's Capitol Columns.
8:30 AM: Race Start
Virtual Race Information
Submit Your Virtual Results Here.
1. Click on Submit Virtual Results at the top of the page (inside the green button)
2. Use the Search By Name feature to locate your registration
3. When you see your information appears, click directly on the BIB NUMBER to view/print your virtual bib
4. After you have completed your virtual race, repeat steps 1-3, but this time click on Submit Virtual Results to enter your time.
Results can be submitted any time between Friday, March 20th to Sunday, March 22nd at 5:00pm.
If you have any trouble, please let us know at shannon@racinemultisports.com
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
FONA and the National Arboretum
The U.S. National Arboretum spans 451 acres in Northeast Washington, D.C. Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it serves as a horticultural research facility and a public green space. The Arboretum manages living collections of woody plants and research fields for breeding plants. It also has a seed bank and one of the world's most comprehensive preserved plant specimen libraries. The National Arboretum benefits each of us, our community, and the nation through horticultural research and plant conservation.
Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA) ensures the Arboretum continues to thrive as a vital hub for horticultural research, environmental education, and community connection. For over 40 years, FONA has served as the Arboretum’s primary nonprofit partner and funds critical operations, youth education programs, and infrastructure improvements. We connect people to plants and science through public events, advocacy, strategic collaboration, and communications.
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