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.

Learn more about the NEW Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge