Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Metro Washington DC
- Date Sun 15th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Springfield, Virginia
- Price Free - $49.10
- Races 13 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
All veterans can participate for free, while active-duty military members can join for just $15. Family members and supporters are encouraged to register at the regular rate, making it a wonderful day for everyone to come together. Each participant will receive an eye-catching race shirt and a custom finisher medal, celebrating every step taken in honor of our heroes. With awards for the top finishers across various categories, including age groups, this race promises to be competitive and fun. Join us in this special celebration of honor and community spirit—because honoring our veterans never goes out of stride!
Organiser's Description
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 FABULOUS RACE SHIRT AND 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. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 15th November 2026 (8:36AM EST)
$28.60
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10k
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 15th November 2026 (8:33AM EST)
$33.60
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Half Marathon
Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 15th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$49.10
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
$28.60
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Virtual 10K
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
$28.60
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Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
$28.60
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5K-Veteran
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 15th 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
Sun 15th 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
Sun 15th 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
Sun 15th 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
Sun 15th 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
Sun 15th 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
Sun 15th 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.
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7500 Accotink Park Road, Lake Accotink Park, Springfield, 22150, VA, United States
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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Metro Washington DC
