Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Metro Washington DC
- Date Sat 14th November 2026 - Sun 15th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Woodbridge, Virginia
- Price Free - $75.80
- Races 16 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
This year, all race swag will be mailed directly to participants, allowing you to simply show up at the start line ready to run! Veterans race for free, and active-duty military can join for just $15, making this a fantastic way to celebrate our heroes. All finishers will receive a custom medal, and awards will be given to the top finishers in various categories across all distances. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, come be a part of this meaningful celebration of community and gratitude. Let's honor our veterans together—because honoring them never goes out of stride!
Organiser's Description
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RACE ON SATURDAY (11/14) OR SUNDAY (11/15)...WE HAD SUCH A BIG TURN OUT LAST YEAR, WE'RE GOING TO SPREAD EVERYONE OUT. (150 PER DAY CAP)
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HAVE ALL YOUR SWAG MAILED TO YOU...ALL YOU'LL NEED TO DO IS SHOW UP TO THE START LINE.
JOIN US AT RIPPON LANDING PARK / NEABSCO REGIONAL PARK PARK IN WOODBRIDGE, VA FOR THE SALUTE TO VETERANS 5K/10K/HALF MARATHON, A MEANINGFUL RACE DEDICATED TO HONORING THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE SERVED OUR COUNTRY. WHETHER YOURE RUNNING IN TRIBUTE, ALONGSIDE A VETERAN, OR AS A VETERAN YOURSELF, THIS EVENT IS A POWERFUL WAY TO SHOW GRATITUDE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT.
AS A TOKEN OF APPRECIATION, ALL VETERANS RACE FOR FREE, AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY CAN PARTICIPATE FOR JUST $15. FAMILY MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN AT THE REGULAR REGISTRATION RATE AND BE PART OF THIS SPECIAL DAY OF RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION. (ID REQUIRED - ANY FORM OF GOVERNMENT ISSUED MILITARY ID)
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL UPON CROSSING THE FINISH LINEBECAUSE EVERY MILE RUN IN HONOR OF OUR HEROES DESERVES TO BE CELEBRATED.
FOR THOSE LOOKING TO COMPETE, THIS RACE DELIVERS. AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL FINISHERS IN EACH DISTANCE, AS WELL AS THE TOP THREE OVERALL MASTERS, GRAND MASTERS, AND SENIOR MASTERS MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS. IN ADDITION, THE TOP THREE ATHLETES IN EACH OF THE TRADITIONAL FIVE-YEAR AGE GROUPS (STARTING AT 10 & UNDER) WILL EARN AWARDS ACROSS ALL RACE DISTANCES.
COME RUN, WALK, AND STAND IN SUPPORTBECAUSE HONORING OUR VETERANS NEVER GOES OUT OF STRIDE.
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:36AM EST)
$39.10
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10k
Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:33AM EST)
$44.10
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Half Marathon
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$59.90
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$41.10
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Virtual 10K
Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$41.10
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Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$41.10
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5K-Veteran
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:36AM EST)
Free
This event (Veteran 5K) is FREE for Veterans. Veterans receive a free race entry, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Veteran ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up. -
10K-Veteran
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:33AM EST)
Free
This event (Veteran 10K) is FREE for Veterans. Veterans receive a free race entry, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Veteran ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up. -
Half Marathon-Veteran
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
Free
This event (Veteran Half Marathon) is FREE for Veterans. Veterans receive a free race entry, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Veteran ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up. -
5K-Help Then Run
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:36AM EST)
$18.60
Come by 7:00 am and help us check everyone in and race for $10. -
5K-Active Duty
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:36AM EST)
$18.60
This event (Veteran 5K) is FREE for Veterans. Veterans receive a free race entry, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Military ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up. -
10K-Active Duty
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:33AM EST)
$18.60
This event (Veteran 10K) is FREE for Veterans. Veterans receive a free race entry, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Military ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up. -
Half Marathon-Active Duty
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$18.60
This event (Veteran Half Marathon) is FREE for Veterans. Veterans receive a free race entry, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Military ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up. -
5K-Mail Me My Swag
Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$54.10
Sleep in on race morning! Get your bib and shirt mailed to you before the race. -
10k-Mail Me My Swag
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$59.90
Sleep in on race morning! Get your bib and shirt mailed to you before the race. -
Half Marathon-Mail Me My Swag
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$75.80
Sleep in on race morning! Get your bib and shirt mailed to you before the race.
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15125 Blackburn Rd, Rippon Landing Park / Neabsco Regional Park, Woodbridge, 22191, VA, United States
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