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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Metro Washington DC
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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Metro Washington DC

Springfield, Virginia, United States View on map
Nov 15, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Join us at Lake Accotink Park in Springfield, 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 you’re 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 fabulous race shirt and a custom finisher medal upon crossing the finish line—because 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 support—because honoring our veterans never goes out of stride.

Pick your distance

Running

5K

Nov 15, 2026 5K 8:36 AM
$35.00
Open

10K

Nov 15, 2026 10K 8:33 AM
$40.00
Open

Half Marathon

Nov 15, 2026 Half-Marathon 8:30 AM
$55.00
Open

Virtual 5K

Nov 15, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$35.00
Open

Virtual 10K

Nov 15, 2026 10K 8:30 AM
$35.00
Open

Virtual Half Marathon

Nov 15, 2026 Half-Marathon 8:30 AM
$35.00
Open

5K-Veteran

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.

Nov 15, 2026 5K 8:36 AM
Free
Open

10K-Veteran

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.

Nov 15, 2026 10K 8:33 AM
Free
Open

Half Marathon-Veteran

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.

Nov 15, 2026 Half-Marathon 8:30 AM
Free
Open

5K-Help then Run

Come by 7:00 am and help us check everyone in and race for $10.

Nov 15, 2026 5K 8:36 AM
$15.00
Open

5K-Active Duty

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.

Nov 15, 2026 5K 8:36 AM
$15.00
Open

10K-Active Duty

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.

Nov 15, 2026 10K 8:33 AM
$15.00
Open

Half Marathon-Active Duty

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.

Nov 15, 2026 Half-Marathon 8:30 AM
$15.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Springfield.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 5.9° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 15.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 1.7° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 15.9°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
24.0
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.1mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
58.5%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Springfield events

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