#1 Sports Event
The second leg in horse racing's Triple Crown, the Preakness in Baltimore draws Washington residents and a national crowd. Fans come for the main event as well as InfieldFest, the entertainment festival featuring national headlining artists on two stages. Next: May 17, 2014
#2 Sports Event
While an injury kept host Tiger Woods out of the field, he still attended the golf tournament, which raises money for the Tiger Woods Foundation. The event, held at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland, also included a congressional pro-am day. Next: June 23-29, 2014
#3 Sports Event
For the second year in a row the tennis tournament grew with more than 69,000 people attending—up 9,000 from last year—and 20 sponsors, including eight new ones, showcasing their brands on site. Next: July 26-August 3, 2014
#4 Sports Event
The federal government shutdown ended just in time for the Marine Corp Marathon to continue as planned. The city's most popular marathon—its coveted spots are snapped up in a matter of minutes—once again had a race field of 30,000 runners. Next: October 26, 2014
#5 Sports Event
One of city-dwellers' favorite summer pastimes is watching the Washington Kastles, the World TeamTennis. Fans include First Lady Michelle Obama and senior administration officials. This year former world number one Martina Hingis joined the team, replacing Serena Williams. Next: July 2014
#6 Sports Event
Events DC signed on as the title sponsor of the Nation's Triathlon, which benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This year marked the endurance event's eighth year. Next: September 7, 2014
#7 Sports Event
More than 25,000 runners participate in the only marathon course entirely within the District of Columbia. This year the race changed its starting and finish lines, ending the race at RFK Stadium where there is a concert and festival for runners and their supporters. Next: March 15, 2014
