George Washington Patriot Run 5K & 10 Miler

11th Annual George Washington Patriot Run
5K & 10-Miler
Presented by Lockheed Martin
Sunday, September 13, 2026
10 Miler: 7:15 am
5K: 7:30 am

Our race features a 10 Miler and 5K course that welcomes all runners to participate in person! 

The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) is a 25-mile-long stretch of highway that runs along the south bank of the Potomac River from Mount Vernon, VA, northwest to McLean, VA. It is one of the most beautiful and iconic stretches of highway in the nation. The racecourse uses both lanes of a 5-mile section of the GWMP between the GW Parkway Circle and W. Boulevard Drive. George Washington's Mount Vernon is grateful to the National Park Service for permitting the Patriot Run to use the GWMP.

All participants will receive a commemorative George Washington Patriot Run technical t-shirt and a spectacular finisher medal engraved with George Washington's bust. Awards will be presented to 1st place overall, by age division, and for the Military/First Responder categories.

The Finish Festival will offer music, food and beverage concessions, and a free beer for each runner. Thank you for choosing to run with us. We hope you enjoy the race!

Fast Facts - more information can be found on the FAQ page

     *Online registration will remain open until 7:00 am on Race Day.
     *Free round trip shuttle service from the US Patent and Trade Office in Alexandria to George Washington's Mount Vernon will be available on Race Day.
     *A limited number of reserved parking spots at George Washington's Mount Vernon will be available for purchase during registration.  
     *Kiss n Ride - participants may be dropped off at the Mount Vernon Post Office starting at 5:00 am on Race Day. The Post Office is a 3-minute walk from the starting line. No parking. Drop and go only.
     *No in-person registration or in-person payment will be accepted at packet pick-up. Participants must register and pay online.

If you have questions and or comments, please contact us at events@mountvernon.org.

Registration fees

All active-duty public safety personnel including police, fire, EMTs, and members of the military (including veterans) receive a $5.00 discount as George Washington's Mount Vernon's token of appreciation.

In-Person 5K: 
Register February 17 - March 31: $42.00
Register April 1 - August 14: $52.00
Register August 15 - September 13: $62.00  

In-Person 10-Miler:
Register February 17 - March 31: $65.00
Register April 1 - August 14: $72.00
Register August 15 - September 13 $82.00

In-person registration includes the opportunity to run on the beautiful George Washington Memorial Parkway, access to the Finish Festival, that will offer music, food and beverage concessions, and free bananas, a bottle of water and a beer for each runner (21 & older). Runners also enjoy free admission to George Washington's Mount Vernon.  All participants are invited to tour the inside of George Washington's Mansion following the completion of their race. Show your race bib for entry into the Mansion line on the Bowling Green.
     **Free Wi-Fi
     **Free beer
     **Free post race water and bananas
     **Drinks and snacks at the finish line available for purchase
     **Free admission to George Washington's Mount Vernon
      **Free round trip shuttle service from Alexandria

Click here to view the Patriot Run FAQ

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