Latest Update from Governor’s Order on 11/13 – This event is an in-person race and all waves will be under a 25-person limit. There will be at least three waves of the 5k. The 10k start time has been moved to 3:30pm. More wave info will be sent out on Friday evening. Limited t-shirts will be available for those who register within 12 days of the race. We encourage participants to bring their own water. Masks are expected during check-in, but are not expected during the actual race. We do recommend keeping them on you and make sure to maintain 6ft of social distancing whenever possible.
Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Fall Series. Find more info about the series here.
Runners Receive:
Finisher Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event
Come out and enjoy this scenic 5k/10k through the trails of Lake Accotink Park.
In partnership with Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation.
Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this event.
Now offering a virtual run option for those who cannot make it on race day. You will receive a medal.
Race Start Times
10k – 3:30pm
5k – 3:50pm
Registration Fees
5k – $25, until Nov 1 ($30)
10k – $40, until Nov 1 ($45)
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before Nov 18. We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-served basis.
Course Maps can be found at:
10k is Two Laps. Routes are heading towards Byron Avenue Park.
Packet Pickup
At the event (one hour before the race starts).
Race Day Registration
There will be race day registration. Participants will need to arrive around 45 minutes before the race to get registered for the event. T-shirts sizes can not be guaranteed for race day registers.
Directions to Parking
Use 7500 Accotink Park Rd, Springfield, VA 22150 for directions to Lake Accotink Park.
Weather Forecast (Updated on Tuesday before the race)
Starting with our races for the last weekend of August, the meteorologist/weather prognosticator for the Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack will be providing weather forecasts for our races! You check them out here. The most recent video will include the latest weather forecasts for Bishop’s Events
