We Love Teachers 5K - DC/Maryland
Location: 5200 Glover Road NW, Washington, DC, US, 20015
Date: 10/10/2026
About the Event
10 Cities. One Day. One Movement. Form your team here. Join thousands across the country on October 10th for the We ❤️ Teachers 5K. DC/Maryland has been selected as one of the host cities for this groundbreaking event! On 10.10.26, educators, supporters, and communities across the country will move together as part of the National Day to Move for Education. Our DC event will take place at beautiful Rock Creek Park - Picnic Grove #24, right across from the Rock Creek Tennis Center.
We ❤️ Teachers Worldwide is the world's largest simultaneous teacher celebration.
What You're Joining:
- 10 in-person races across the U.S.
- Thousands of virtual participants nationwide
- A shared goal: Celebrate educators. Strengthen communities.
Why This Matters
When educators are healthy, supported, and energized… Students win, Schools improve, Communities get stronger. This is bigger than a race. It’s a movement.
Features:
- Your result appears on the national leaderboard in real time.
- Dedicate your run to a specific teacher and they will receive a personal digital certificate of appreciation.
- Register your school team and compete on the National School Spirit Leaderboard.
What You Get:
- Official We ❤️ Teachers Worldwide 5K shirt
- Finisher medal
- Official race bib
- Chip-timed race experience
- Access to national and local race results
- Opportunity to appear on the national leaderboard
Goal:
We’re aiming for 100,000 miles walked or run for educators. Be part of making it happen.
Awards:
Overall Male and Female. Top 3 Male and Female in age groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. Special Awards for Most School Spirit, Fastest Teacher (Male & Female), Team Champion, and Legacy Award (Best Parent-Child Duo Time).
Race Day Schedule:
- 8:00-8:55 AM: Registration/Packet Pickup
- 8:45 AM: Opening Ceremony & Warm up
- 9:00 AM: Race Start
- 9:45 AM: Award Ceremony
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Race Celebration
There will be music, food, and prizes. Form a team and COMPETE!
CALL TO ACTION!! Register today and be part of the movement. Spots are limited…. Join Us!