This event is an in-person race and all waves will be under a 50-person limit. We will send more wave info out the day before the race, as needed. 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 appreciated during check-in, but are not expected during the race.
Points count towards our Year-Long 5k (7.4k), Endurance (17.76k), & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Summer Series. Find more info about the series here.
Runners Receive:
Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event
In partnership with Operation Turbo. Find out more about their “Boxes of Home.” Come enjoy an awesome route on a great American holiday for a great military charity! A 7.4k is 4.6 miles and a 17.76k is 11.03 miles.
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
17.76k/7.4k – 7:30am
Registration Fees
7.4k – $25, until June 15 ($30)
17.76k – $55, until June 15 ($60)
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before June 24. 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:
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.