Points count towards Weekday Race Series (1 of 7 events in 2022). Points will also count towards our Year-Long 5k & Back of the Pack Series. Find more info about the series here.
Come enjoy this flat course at Lake Accotink! We will not have shirts or medals for this event.
Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this event
Runners Receive
A Chip Timed Event
Race Start Times
5k – 6:15pm
Registration Fees
5k – $15
***Price will increase on race day by $5
Course Maps can be found at
Lake Accotink TO Byron Ave
Live Race Results
Live results will be posted on Athlinks.com. Additionally, there will be a QR code at the race for you to scan to immediately view your results. Final race results with series points will be posted to our website on the Monday following your race.
Photos
We will post any photos taken by staff on our Facebook page by Tuesday after the event.
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup is available at the event. We recommend arriving one hour before your event start time to check-in.
Race Day Registration
There will be race day registration. Participants will need to arrive approximately one hour before the race to register for the event.
***Price will increase on race day by $5
Water Stations
One water station will be along the 5k course at approximately mile marker 1.55. Gatorade will be available at some water stations. Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary.
Restrooms
Restrooms can be located at the top of the hill near the beach.
Weather Policy
Weekly weather reports are posted on the Thursday before race weekends on our Facebook page by Chad Merrill with the Hagerstown Almanack. Race officials may delay, change or postpone the event due to weather conditions. All registered runners will be notified via email of any changes. In most cases, a decision is not made until the night before the race, and a decision could come as late as the morning of the event.
Refunds & Transfers
To view our full refund/transfer policy, click here.
Directions to Parking
Use 7500 Accotink Park Rd, Springfield, VA 22150 for directions to Lake Accotink Park.
