Capital Sprints

Friends Collective 5K Walk/Run
2024-05-05 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Rock Creek Park, 16th & Kennedy NW, Washington D.C., DC, 20011, United States
The Friends Collective will host its annual 5K on May 5, 8:00am in scenic Rock Creek Park. The 5K begins with a steep, challenging hill down Kennedy Street NW and then follows Beach Drive through Rock Creek Park. All runners (virtual and in person) will receive a medal. To enhance your race experience and show additional support, runners can also purchase an official Friends Collective 5K t-shirt.
Location
The start and finish line are behind the Fitzgerald Tennis Center at 16th and Kennedy Street NW. The address is 1600 Kennedy Street NW, Washington, DC 20011.
Race Day Parking
Please use Colorado Ave (from 16th St) to park at Grove 24/ Tennis Center. There will be several street closings: Beach Drive is closed to traffic on weekends south of Joyce Rd & Ross Dr. Stage Rd is closed to traffic on race morning. Morrow Rd will close to traffic at 7:45 on race morning.
Race Day Check-In
Participant check-in runs from 7:15 am to 8:00 am. The Friends Collective 5K is expected to run until approximately 10:00 am.
Friends Collective is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that uses its network of resources to reallocate food that would have gone to waste towards families and communities in need.
Mission Statement
To enhance the quality of life for our local community — Volunteer work is not just an item on a resume or college application – it’s an essential part of a functioning society. The benefits of volunteer work reach far and wide with a ripple effect that begins with the individual and nonprofit organization and extends beyond the larger community, benefiting everyone in its wake.

Women's Health Ministry 5K
2022-11-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Rock Creek Park, 16th & Kennedy NW, Washington D.C., DC, 20011, United States
The Women’s Health Ministry of CPC SDA Church will host its inaugural 5K on November 6, 8:00am in scenic Rock Creek Park. The 5K begins with a steep, challenging hill down Kennedy Street NW and then follows Beach Drive through Rock Creek Park.
Location
The start and finish line are behind the Fitzgerald Tennis Center at 16th and Kennedy Street NW. The address is 1600 Kennedy Street NW, Washington, DC 20011.
Race Day Parking
Please use Colorado Ave (from 16th St) to park at Grove 24/ Tennis Center. There will be several street closings: Beach Drive is closed to traffic on weekends south of Joyce Rd & Ross Dr. Stage Rd is closed to traffic on race morning. Morrow Rd will close to traffic at 7:45 on race morning.
Race Day Check-In
Participant check-in runs from 7:15 am to 8:00 am. The Women’s Health Ministry 5K is expected to run until approximately 10:00 am.

The Women’s Health Ministry of The Community Praise Church of Seventh-day Adventists (CPC)is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. CPC is a family of believers experiencing the life of Christ, sharing the gospel of Christ, and transforming lives through Christ. Its Women’s and Health Ministries have been active not only in the congregation but the community in providing presentations and medical seminars on common health issues, healthy living and lifestyles, health screenings, cooking and exercise classes, feeding the hungry and supplying clothing for those less fortunate.
Theme
This year’s theme is Focus(ed) Mind. Body. Spirit. We believe that being intentional in caring for our mental, physical and spiritual health will lead us and others in being victorious in this thing called life.

Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education
2022-09-25 08:00 - 10:00 | Rock Creek Park, 16th & Kennedy NW, Washington D.C., DC, 20011, United States
Over the past nine decades, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Xi Omega Chapter, has demonstrated a rich history of community service and commitment to education. The members continue to value the mission of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – service to all mankind. Xi Omega Chapter, in collaboration with the Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation, Inc. (PIEF), will host the 10th annual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education Sunday, September 25, 2022. This event has raised over $60,000 since 2013 and supports PIEF’s initiative to provide college scholarships for District of Columbia high school students.
Norma E. Boyd was a native Washingtonian who spent her 97 years of life dedicated to educational and humanitarian pursuits for children. Ms. Boyd was an incorporator and founding member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She also was a charter member of the Xi Omega Chapter.
Established in 1988, PIEF is a 501(c)(3) organization whose primary mission is to provide scholarships to deserving and exemplary college-bound high school seniors and continuing college students in the District of Columbia. PIEF is comprised of college-educated, professional women – community volunteers who are dedicated to serving the needs of District residents.
PIEF serves as the fundraising arm of its sister organization, Xi Omega Chapter, the oldest and largest graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. established in Washington, DC. In addition to annually awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships with PIEF, Xi Omega also provides an array of service programs that focus on educational enrichment, health and wellness, family strengthening, environmental ownership, and global impact. PIEF is the primary funder of Xi Omega’s service programs through community grants, and often partners with Xi Omega in promoting and executing these programs.
Additional Information
The Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education packet pickup will be available the morning of the race. All participants must pick up their packets prior to the race start between 7:15 a.m. and 8:00 am. Participants that register after September 15th are not guaranteed a t-shirt or medal.
Virtual Health and Wellness Expo:
Attend the virtual Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, September 24, 2022 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST The Health and Wellness Expo will connect you to resources and services that will help you be and stay well anytime and anywhere.
The Health and Wellness Expo registration is included with the Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education registration or participants can attend the Expo for $30. Instructions on how to access the Zoom brea kout rooms, switch rooms and return to the Main room will be provided to all participants on Friday, September 23, 2022.
Event details and schedule

Race Start: 8:00 am (Late arrivals will not be permitted on the course!)
Registration Fees:
Registration $35 thru July 31
Registration $40 August 1 – August 31
Registration $45 September 1 – September 23 (5:00pm)
Late Registration $50 September 23 – September 25
Race Day Parking:
Please use Colorado Ave (from 16 th St) to park at Grove 24/ Tennis Center. There will be several street closings: Beach Drive is closed to traffic on weekends south of Joyce Rd & Ross Dr. Stage Rd is closed to traffic on race morning. Morrow Rd will close to traffic at 7:45 on race morning.
Virtual Race:
Still want to participate in the race but can’t make it? Sign up for the
Virtual Run/Walk option!
What is a virtual race? A virtual race is a race that can be ran/walked
at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or
participate in another race. You can run/walk your race at your pace
wherever you like.
Here is how our Virtual Run/Walk works:
1) Participants register for the Virtual 5K.
2) Please share your results, experience and photos on Facebook at Pearl and Ivy
Educational Foundation Event page. Your results will NOT be recorded as official results, nor will you be eligible for age group awards or rankings.
3) This virtual run/walk is staged completely on the honor system. By
registering, we assume you will complete the mileage required.
4) Virtual participants can not transfer and participate in the live event in Rockcreek Park and will not receive a t-shirt or medal.
Thank you for participating in our virtual run/walk – it is very much
appreciated!

Contact:
If you have any questions regarding the race please contact Capital Sprints at Info@CapitalSprints.net.
Cancellation Policy:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Xi Omega Chapter does not offer refunds, rollovers, credits or transfers at anytime. All registrations are final.

Friends Collective Virtual 5K Walk/Run
2022-09-01 08:00 - 2022-09-30 23:00 | AL
The Friends Collective will host a virtual 5K run/walk from September 1 – September 30. Let’s race together to save families from hunger!
Skyrocketing food costs, gas prices that are through the roof, coupled with lagging salaries, have left a segment of our community with less money to purchase the basics.

Join us to support this much needed cause while having fun!

Here is how it works…..
1. Register to secure your spot.
2. Get your medal mailed straight to your door.
3. Run/walk the distance on your own or with your family/friends, on a course of your choosing or treadmill. Feel free to use your favorite distance tracking app or watch.
4. Submit your results to the results tab on our website!

Your participation will help benefit needy families in the DMV.

Friends Collective is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that uses its network of resources to reallocate food that would have gone to waste towards families and communities in need.

Run For A Better Life 5K
2022-06-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Fletcher’s Cove, 4940 Canal Road, Washington DC, DC, 20007, United States
Run Hope Work is excited to bring forth our Run For A Better Life 5K on June 26 at 8:00am. Racers will take on the fast, flat, out and back 5K course on the C&O Tow Path starting at Fletcher’s Cove and initially running upstream. Run Hope Work is a DC based nonprofit organization that helps local youth and adult residents take control of their futures through a holistic work readiness training program. The individuals we aim to uplift are often returning citizens, young adults dealing with housing instability in communities impacted by gun violence. Run Hope Work implements a running component, a meditation curriculum and workforce training to gain certifications in the construction trades. We take people who are ready to work and make them “Work Ready”.

We are running to raise awareness about our mission and to fundraise for our Post Covid Replacement Strategy. Funds raised through this 5K will allow Run Hope Work to get more DC youth off the streets, acquire skills and get them into respectable jobs. We’re helping empower our community with hopes to end the cycle of poverty and violence. Please join us! Let’s all Run for a Better Life.

Race Date and Time
June 26, 2022 – 8:00am

Race Location
Fletcher’s Cove 4940 Canal Road, Washington DC 20007 (C&O Canal Towpath)

Race Day Parking
There is ample parking in the Fletcher’s Cove parking lot.

Race Day Check-In/Packet Pickup
Athlete check-in/packet pickup runs from 7:15 am to 8:00 am on the Towpath by the Start/Finish line. The Run For A Better Life 5K begins at 8:00 am. The race is expected to run until approximately 9:30am.

Friends Collective 5K Walk/Run
2022-05-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Rock Creek Park, 16th & Kennedy NW, Washington D.C., DC, 20011, United States
The Friends Collective will host its annual 5K on May 15, 8:00am in scenic Rock Creek Park. The 5K begins with a steep, challenging hill down Kennedy Street NW and then follows Beach Drive through Rock Creek Park. All runners (virtual and in person) will receive a medal. To enhance your race experience and show additional support, runners can also purchase an official Friends Collective 5K t-shirt.
Location
The start and finish line are behind the Fitzgerald Tennis Center at 16th and Kennedy Street NW. The address is 1600 Kennedy Street NW, Washington, DC 20011.
Race Day Parking
Please use Colorado Ave (from 16th St) to park at Grove 24/ Tennis Center. There will be several street closings: Beach Drive is closed to traffic on weekends south of Joyce Rd & Ross Dr. Stage Rd is closed to traffic on race morning. Morrow Rd will close to traffic at 7:45 on race morning.
Race Day Check-In
Participant check-in runs from 7:15 am to 8:00 am. The Friends Collective 5K is expected to run until approximately 10:00 am.
Friends Collective is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that uses its network of resources to reallocate food that would have gone to waste towards families and communities in need.
Mission Statement
To enhance the quality of life for our local community — Volunteer work is not just an item on a resume or college application – it’s an essential part of a functioning society. The benefits of volunteer work reach far and wide with a ripple effect that begins with the individual and nonprofit organization and extends beyond the larger community, benefiting everyone in its wake.

Splash N Dash • August 29, 2021 (Cancelled)
2021-08-29 | Ellen Linson Swimming Pool, 5211 Paint Branch Pkwy, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
The Splash ‘N Dash is a short course aquathon featuring a 300m swim and a 5K run. The race provides beginners with a fun introduction to multisport and veterans with a great way to test their fitness and racing skills. Athletes and spectators alike will enjoy our venue’s scenic and friendly atmosphere – the Ellen Linson Swimming Pool & Paint Branch Trail in College Park, MD.
Swim: 300m – 12 lengths (6 laps) of a 25-meter pool. Athletes will “snake-swim” – traversing six lanes – to complete the distance.
Transition: A transition area will be provided for athletes to store their race gear.
Run: Scenic 5K run thru the Paint Branch Trail.
Race Day Check-In: 7:15-8:00 am
Race Starts: 8:00 am
Registration Fees:
USAT Members- $30 thru 7/31 and $35 thru 8/27
Non-USAT Members -$45 thru 7/31 and $47 thru 8/27 (includes 1-day USAT License)
Race Day Parking: Parking is available in the pool parking lot.
Cancellation Policy: Capital Sprints does not offer refunds, rollovers, credits, or transfers at any time. All registrations are final.

Splash N Dash • July 11, 2021
2021-07-11 | Ellen Linson Swimming Pool, 5211 Paint Branch Pkwy, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
The Splash ‘N Dash is a short course aquathon featuring a 300m swim and a 5K run. The race provides beginners with a fun introduction to multisport and veterans with a great way to test their fitness and racing skills. Athletes and spectators alike will enjoy our venue’s scenic and friendly atmosphere – the Ellen Linson Swimming Pool & Paint Branch Trail in College Park, MD.
Swim: 300m – 12 lengths (6 laps) of a 25-meter pool. Athletes will “snake-swim” – traversing six lanes – to complete the distance.
Transition: A transition area will be provided for athletes to store their race gear.
Run: Scenic 5K run thru the Paint Branch Trail.
Race Day Check-In: – 7:15-8:00 am
Race Starts: – 8:00 am
Registration Fees:
USAT Members- $30
Non-USAT Members -$45 (includes 1-day USAT License)
Race Day Parking: Parking is available in the pool parking lot.
Cancellation Policy: Capital Sprints does not offer refunds, rollovers, credits, or transfers at any time. All registrations are final.
