
Run for the Arts
5k RUN & walk
saturday, september 13, 2025 | washington, dc
Light the night at the Run for the Arts 5k Run & Walk, a glowing night race and fundraiser supporting local artists during DC’s annual Art All Night festival!
Dash through a vibrant glow-in-the-dark race course while enjoying live performances and multiple DJs spinning pop mashups of your favorite Broadway showtunes and more!
Each participant receives glow wear and finisher medals, and each step helps fuel our local creative community!
Net proceeds will be distributed to local professional artists as
micro-grants, through a rapid application, panel, and distribution process!
REGISTER!
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.

GRANTS
The goal of the Run for the Arts 5k Run & Walk is to provide direct financial support to artists living and working in the DC region.
100% of net proceeds will be used to generate approximately 75 arts micro-grants to be awarded on or before November 15, 2025.
Please stay tuned to this section of our site regarding
our grant application process.