Celebrate America 5K
- Date Sat 27th June 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Vienna, Virginia
- Price $43.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the excitement at the 6th annual Celebrate America 5K on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Vienna, Fairfax! This vibrant and patriotic community event, held just before Independence Day, invites participants to run or walk in support of our military veterans along the scenic W&OD Railroad Regional Park and peaceful neighborhood roads.
Starting at 7:30 AM with packet pick-up beginning at 6:30 AM at Post 180, the race features a 1.55-mile out-and-back course that takes you to Clarks Crossing Park before returning to the finish line at Post 180. Strollers are welcome, making this a family-friendly event. Participants can register online for just $40 until June 25, with a $45 fee on race day. All registered runners will receive a commemorative coin, a technical shirt, and a reusable tote bag filled with patriotic goodies. Join us in celebrating community spirit, honoring our veterans, and enjoying a day filled with fun and camaraderie! Don’t miss this chance to be part of a meaningful event that reinforces our commitment to those who have served.
Starting at 7:30 AM with packet pick-up beginning at 6:30 AM at Post 180, the race features a 1.55-mile out-and-back course that takes you to Clarks Crossing Park before returning to the finish line at Post 180. Strollers are welcome, making this a family-friendly event. Participants can register online for just $40 until June 25, with a $45 fee on race day. All registered runners will receive a commemorative coin, a technical shirt, and a reusable tote bag filled with patriotic goodies. Join us in celebrating community spirit, honoring our veterans, and enjoying a day filled with fun and camaraderie! Don’t miss this chance to be part of a meaningful event that reinforces our commitment to those who have served.
Organiser's Description
American Legion Dyer-Gunnell Post 180 in Vienna, Virginia is honored and excited to host our 6th annual CELEBRATE AMERICA 5K patriotic community event held the weekend before Independence Day!!
Join us SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2026 to run or walk with (and more importantly FOR) military veterans along quiet neighborhood roads and the beautiful W&OD Railroad Regional Park. Strollers are welcome. Packet pick-up starts at 6:30am...opening remarks at 7:30AM...race immediately afterward.
Meet at Post 180 (330 Center Street North in Vienna) for the race start. Parking is available onsite and best accessed using our second entrance to avoid driving through the festival area. There is a set of stairs leading from the upper parking area at the rear of the property down to the festival area.
The course is a 1.55-mile out-and-back route taking racers along Center Street North and the W&OD Trail to a water station and turnaround point at Clarks Crossing Park and then back to the finish line at Post 180 again.
Registration Fees:
$40 online until Thursday, 6/25 at 8:00pm
$45 on Friday 6/26 and race day 6/27
Online registration will remain open through race morning. All registrations must be done online.
AWARDS:
Top three male and female finishers...all registrants will receive a Be The One commemorative coin, a technical shirt with the race date and logo, and a reusable tote bag of patriotic SWAG and coupons from local businesses.
Our primary goals are to bring the community together on America's birthday and reinforce our commitment to military veterans. After the race, feel free to tour our Post home, which is the location of a Civil War star fort. Hope to see you there!!
Contact Post 180 Athletics Officer Mike Paruti at runwithpost180@gmail.com or 703.898.9188 with questions.
Thank you for your interest in our event.
Join us SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2026 to run or walk with (and more importantly FOR) military veterans along quiet neighborhood roads and the beautiful W&OD Railroad Regional Park. Strollers are welcome. Packet pick-up starts at 6:30am...opening remarks at 7:30AM...race immediately afterward.
Meet at Post 180 (330 Center Street North in Vienna) for the race start. Parking is available onsite and best accessed using our second entrance to avoid driving through the festival area. There is a set of stairs leading from the upper parking area at the rear of the property down to the festival area.
The course is a 1.55-mile out-and-back route taking racers along Center Street North and the W&OD Trail to a water station and turnaround point at Clarks Crossing Park and then back to the finish line at Post 180 again.
Registration Fees:
$40 online until Thursday, 6/25 at 8:00pm
$45 on Friday 6/26 and race day 6/27
Online registration will remain open through race morning. All registrations must be done online.
AWARDS:
Top three male and female finishers...all registrants will receive a Be The One commemorative coin, a technical shirt with the race date and logo, and a reusable tote bag of patriotic SWAG and coupons from local businesses.
Our primary goals are to bring the community together on America's birthday and reinforce our commitment to military veterans. After the race, feel free to tour our Post home, which is the location of a Civil War star fort. Hope to see you there!!
Contact Post 180 Athletics Officer Mike Paruti at runwithpost180@gmail.com or 703.898.9188 with questions.
Thank you for your interest in our event.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$43.80
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