Join us for the SHRM Washington DC Charity 5K, a community-focused race uniting runners, walkers, and supporters for a morning of movement, connection, and impact.

While our primary mission is to raise vital scholarship funds for the SHRM Foundation, supporting initiatives that build better, more inclusive workplaces and empower workforce development, our early November timing brings a special seasonal theme of giving. In addition to supporting education, this year's event features a Gratitude and Veterans Appreciation Drive. Participants are invited to bring a new pack of warm thermal socks or stop by our race-day station to write a handwritten note of thanks for local veterans at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. To make it easier to purchase socks click here for our Amazon Wish List. Thank you for your support of our Veterans.

Whether you are an HR professional, a passionate local runner, or simply someone who believes in giving back, your participation helps drive meaningful change both locally and nationally. Come run, walk, and give with us.

Race Location
Rock Creek/Beach Drive
4850 Colorado Ave NW
Washington, DC 20011

Registration Fees
In-person 5K: 
$40 through September 25
$45 September 26-October 25
$55 October 26-November 7

** All in-person registrants will receive a bib, race shirt, and medal. Race shirts are only guaranteed if you are registered by October 25. 

Virtual 5K: 
$50 through September 25
$55 September 26 through November 7

** Virtual Registration will close on November 7 at midnight. All Virtual registrations include: shipping for the packet: shirt and medal. Race Shirts are only guaranteed if you are registered by October 25. 

Packet pick up
At the =PR= Run & Walk Store Arlington (4238 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1235, Arlington, VA 22203):
Thursday, November 5 from 11:30 am -1:30 pm and 5:00 pm - 7:00pm
Friday, November 6 from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

At Race Site: Rock Creek Park
Saturday, November 7 from 7:00 am - 7:30 am

Awards will be mailed to the top 3 overall male and female finishers after the race. 

Strict Course Rules (Strollers & Dogs): To ensure participant safety, strollers, pets/dogs, bicycles, and inline skates are strictly prohibited on the course during the event.

Race morning, we will celebrate a morning of Gratitude and Veterans Appreciation. Participants are encouraged to bring a warm pair of socks and/or write a card to local Veterans from the Washington DC VA Medical Center. We will also be accepting donations to support the SHRM Foundation. 

Virtual Race Instructions: Run Your 5K Your Way!
The Window: Complete your 5K on November 7 or November 8.

Tracking Your Time: Use any fitness tracking app or smartwatch (such as Strava, Garmin, Apple Workouts, Fitbit, or Runkeeper) to log      your distance and time.

Submitting Your Results: Submit your final time directly through the "Submit Virtual Results" button on our official RunSignup page by          11:59 PM on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

 Share Your Journey: While submitting your results, you can easily upload your run photos right to the RunSignup gallery. (Note: By               uploading photos here, you acknowledge and consent to them being shared on SHRM Washington DC community channels.)