Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Metro Washington DC | Springfield, MD, United States

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Nov 15, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$45.00

Half Marathon-Active Duty

Nov 15, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$15.00

Half Marathon-Veteran

Nov 15, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$0.00

10K

Nov 15, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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08:15

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$30.00

10K-Active Duty

Nov 15, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$15.00

10K-Veteran

Nov 15, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$0.00

5K

Nov 15, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$25.00

5K-Active Duty

Nov 15, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$15.00

5K-Help then Run

Nov 15, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$15.00

5K-Veteran

Nov 15, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$0.00

Virtual 10K

Nov 15, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$25.00

Virtual 5K

Nov 15, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$25.00

Virtual Half Marathon

Nov 15, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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08:30

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Springfield.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 5.7° / 14.6°

wb_sunny 2.0° / 11.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.2 /

water_drop 67.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 5.7° / 14.6°

wb_sunny 2.0° / 11.6°

air 11.2 km/h

water_drop 67.5%

About Springfield

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Springfield is in Virginia, within the United States of America.

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About the Event

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.

Come run, walk, and stand in support—because honoring our veterans never goes out of stride.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Half Marathon-Active Duty

Half Marathon-Veteran

10K

10K-Active Duty

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5K

5K-Active Duty

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5K-Veteran

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Virtual Half Marathon

Weather Overview

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