SEPT 6+7 | Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge 5K & Community Day

Mayor Muriel Bowser invites residents from across all eight wards to celebrate the bridge opening with a day of family-friendly fun, food, and live music.

Residents of all ages and abilities are invited to join The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge 5K fun run/walk! 

Event Schedule 

  • 7:30am - T-Shirt Pick-up at Audi Field. All registered 5K participants will receive a commemorative logo t-shirt.

  • 9:00am - The 5K Fun Run/Walk. The fun run/walk will kick off from the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge!

  • 10:00am - Community Day Celebration. After the 5K, Mayor Bowser and the District Department of Transportation will host a community celebration.

Getting there: 
We strongly encourage event attendees and race participants to use public transportation (Metro, DC Circulator, Capital Bikeshare, scooters, etc). Please note that September 6th is a game day, and parking availability will be impacted. 

REGISTER HERE

Learn more about the NEW Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge