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15th Annual Red Shoe 5k

$54 $48.70 incl. $3.70 Fee 9:00AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT Price increases after October 2, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Comes with a Cape!

Kid's Fun Run

$38.10 $32.80 incl. $2.80 Fee 8:30AM EDT - 8:45AM EDT Price increases after October 2, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Open to ages 8 and under.
Comes with RMHC Striped Socks!

Red Shoe Snoozer

$48.70 incl. $3.70 Fee Registration ends October 5, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Red High Heel

Place

Festivities and race start/finish located at the Capital Canopy on National Plaza at National Harbor.

Description

15th Annual Red Shoe 5k Run & Walk

Join us at the Red Shoe 5k on Sunday, October 5th, 2025!

You walk or run, and we’ll provide the fun.

Get ready to lace up your sneakers and make a difference at the annual Red Shoe 5k Run & Walk! Now in its 15th year, we’re thrilled to be back at National Harbor, bringing together runners, walkers, and supporters for a fun, impactful day.

Ronald McDonald Charities of Greater Washington, DC (RMHCDC) provides a comforting home away from home for families with seriously ill or injured children, offering them a place to stay, warm meals, kid-friendly activities, and compassionate support while their child receives medical care. 

Every step you take helps provide these essential resources to families. Join us at National Harbor and be part of something big—because together, we keep families close when they need it most!

Join us - it’s a chance to make a real difference.

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Festivities and race start/finish located at the Capital Canopy on National Plaza at National Harbor.

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