=PR= Races: Holiday Run Fest - Half Marathon, 4 Miler, & Challenge
- Date Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Annandale, Virginia
- Price $43.80 - $75.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for the annual Holiday Run Fest on Saturday, December 12, 2026, in Annandale, Fairfax! This exciting event celebrates its 12th year and offers participants the chance to take on a festive Half Marathon, a spirited 4-Miler, or challenge themselves with both!
The Half Marathon kicks off at 8:00 am at Wakefield Park, guiding runners through scenic trails around Lake Accotink. The course features a mix of paved, gravel, and dirt paths, providing a delightful backdrop for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. With four water stops strategically placed along the route, hydration is taken care of as you enjoy the stunning views. Meanwhile, the 4-Miler starts and ends at Lake Accotink Park, offering a perfect opportunity for those looking for a shorter distance. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of running and community spirit!
The Half Marathon kicks off at 8:00 am at Wakefield Park, guiding runners through scenic trails around Lake Accotink. The course features a mix of paved, gravel, and dirt paths, providing a delightful backdrop for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. With four water stops strategically placed along the route, hydration is taken care of as you enjoy the stunning views. Meanwhile, the 4-Miler starts and ends at Lake Accotink Park, offering a perfect opportunity for those looking for a shorter distance. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of running and community spirit!
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PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION [https://www.prraces.com/holidayhalf/packet-pick-up/]
The 2026 Holiday Half and 4 Miler is back for the 12th year! For 2026,
Sunday, December 13 at 8:00 am starting at Wakefield Park.
The Half Marathon will begin at 8:00 am,
This event runs through the the Annandale trail near and around Lake Accotink. The course will traverse primarily paved trails, some gravel and some dirt trails as well.
The Half Marathon course begins by turning right onto the CCT and heads towards Americana Park, after a small loop in the neighborhood they will head back towards the lake and run clockwise around the lake until they get to the Lake Accotink parking lots. Runners run through the parking lot to get back on the trail running towards Byron Park. There will be a short dog leg, taking runners under Old Keene Mill Rd, before they complete the loop around Byron Park, putting runners back on the trail heading back towards Lake Accotink. At the Lake runners will head towards the finish line by running counter clock wise around the Lake...returning the same way runners went out. There will be 4 waterstops along the way, with the opportunity to stop twice at most of them, the last waterstop will be roughly at mile 11.
NEW this year, the 4 miler will start and end at Lake Accotink Park!!!
The 2026 Holiday Half and 4 Miler is back for the 12th year! For 2026,
Sunday, December 13 at 8:00 am starting at Wakefield Park.
The Half Marathon will begin at 8:00 am,
This event runs through the the Annandale trail near and around Lake Accotink. The course will traverse primarily paved trails, some gravel and some dirt trails as well.
The Half Marathon course begins by turning right onto the CCT and heads towards Americana Park, after a small loop in the neighborhood they will head back towards the lake and run clockwise around the lake until they get to the Lake Accotink parking lots. Runners run through the parking lot to get back on the trail running towards Byron Park. There will be a short dog leg, taking runners under Old Keene Mill Rd, before they complete the loop around Byron Park, putting runners back on the trail heading back towards Lake Accotink. At the Lake runners will head towards the finish line by running counter clock wise around the Lake...returning the same way runners went out. There will be 4 waterstops along the way, with the opportunity to stop twice at most of them, the last waterstop will be roughly at mile 11.
NEW this year, the 4 miler will start and end at Lake Accotink Park!!!
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8100 VA-620 (Braddock Rd), Annandale, 22003, VA, United States
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=PR= Races: Holiday Run Fest - Half Marathon, 4 Miler, & Challenge
