WHat Is The HeRSTory 5k ALL ABOUT?

It’s time to celebrate Women’s History Month HerStory style! Presented by Mayor Muriel Bowser and hosted by FITDC and the incredible women who’ve shaped our city and country, the FITDC HerStory 5K, powered by AETNA, is the ultimate free run/walk event that brings energy, empowerment, and community to the streets of DC.

This year, we highlight Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future, alongside the spirit of running for the woman behind you; a reminder that progress happens when we move forward together and uplift one another.

Every March for the past 7 years, thousands of locals and visitors have gathered at Freedom Plaza for this vibrant celebration of the 350,000 amazing women and girls in DC and the 168 million across the nation who are making history every single day.

The day kicks off with a dynamic pre-race program featuring inspiring speakers, followed by a scenic route down Pennsylvania Avenue. Along the way, enjoy powerful displays honoring trailblazing women, interactive exhibits highlighting women’s history, and a joyful post-race festival filled with music, giveaways, and vendors from local women-owned businesses.

  This event is totally stroller and dog-friendly (just keep those pups leashed), so bring your whole squad!

Bright, bold, and full of heart, the HerStory 5K is more than a race; it’s a celebration of women’s impact, strength, and unity.