George Washington Patriot Run 5K & 10 Miler

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

10th Annual George Washington Patriot Run
5K & 10-Miler
Presented by Lockheed Martin
Sunday, September 7, 2025
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!

🏞️ Course Details

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.

🎖️ Participant Perks

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

🎉 Finish Festival

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.
• Shuttle Service: 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.
• Reserved Parking: 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.

💵 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 17: $52.00
• Register August 18 - September 7: $62.00

In-Person 10-Miler:

• Register February 17 - March 31: $65.00
• Register April 1 - August 17: $72.00
• Register August 18 - September 7: $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.

📧 Contact Information

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

🎊 Additional Perks

• Free Wi-Fi: Available during the event.
• Free beer: For all participants aged 21 and older.
• Free post-race water and bananas: Provided for runners.
• Snacks and drinks: Available for purchase at the finish line.

🔗 Useful Links

Click here to view the Patriot Run FAQ

George Washington Patriot Run | George Washington's Mount Vernon