The third annual Friends of Lake Accotink Park-FLAP Beaver Boogie 5k Fun Run/Walk will occur 29 (packet pick up DAY OF) 9am Race start 10am November at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Rd, Springfield VA 22150. Early packet pick up at Kilroys 5250 Port Royal Rd, Springfield VA on 28 November 5-7pm (on the back deck). Enjoy the varied terrain course for this race is, sure to challenge and be an exciting change of pace for all runners and walkers. All ages welcome. All entries receive, gift bag, ticket for raffle – New Kayak and More. This is an annual event which continues to raise awareness and resources to support our organization’s mission. As a 100% volunteer organization – all donations go directly to support our projects and programs at Lake Accotink Park. THANK YOU
Join the celebration at the Girls on the Run – DC Fall Community 5K on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at The Fields at RFK!
More than 800 girls will cross the finish line, celebrating a season of confidence, friendship, and fun. This non-competitive 5K is open to all ages and abilities—run, walk, or cheer as the community comes together to uplift and inspire.
Get ready for a flat, fast, and tree-lined out-and-back 5K along Main Line Boulevard and Potomac Ave. in the charming Potomac Yard neighborhood. You’ll start and finish just behind George Washington Middle School (enter via Mt. Vernon Ave.), where crisp fall air and vibrant autumn leaves set the scene for a memorable race. 1K Fun Run starts at 8 AM and 5K Race starts at 8:30 AM.
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the approach of baseball season at the 5th Annual Grand Slamrock 5K. This is the perfect event to slide into Spring after you’ve dugout from a long winter of cold and snow. Runners and walkers alike are welcome to join us in this race! The 5K is stroller-friendly, but no dogs are allowed in any of the races, so leave the pups at home!
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Run or walk with us on December 13th on a scenic 5K course along the rolling hills of Mine Road in Stafford, VA. Kids 12 and under can join the fun in the 1 Mile Reindeer Run! Costumes are always encouraged, and we’ll be awarding prizes to the best costumes at the awards ceremony. Bring on the holiday cheer! All finishers will receive a long-sleeve race t-shirt and custom finisher’s medal! #willrunforbling
Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Mount Vernon Trail (https://maps.app.goo.gl/y7Q3ev7YNkSc2gTX8)
The race will take place on historic Civil War battlefield trails starting and finishing at the Hart Farm located at 6915 Duncan Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803. The race course will guide participants through the Civil War Breakthrough Battlefield trails which ended the 292 day siege of Petersburg featuring a beautiful landscape with original earthworks from the decisive battle. Participants will enjoy the safety of a course run entirely on trails with no motor vehicle traffic. Top adult overall male and female finishers and top youth finishers, in each age group, will receive awards. The start time is at 9:00 am and race day registration is open from 7:30 am to 9:00 am. Runner and walker registrations postmarked by October 10, 2025 are $30.00 adults and $10.00 youths with a guarantee of a t-shirt. Thereafter and race day, registration is $35.00 adults and $15.00 youths with no t-shirt guarantee. ll registrations include a Park admission. register online today at RunSignUp.com. Payments can also be mailed to 5K Breakthrough, 6125 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.
Run Hope Work is excited to host our annual Run For A Better Life 5K on October 19th! Racers will take on a fast, flat out-and-back course in Anacostia Park, starting at the Roller Skating Pavilion. To ensure fun for the whole family, we also have a 1-Mile Fun Run and 400-meter Kids Run, free for kids 17 and under! The 5K starts at 8:30 AM, with the Fun Run and Kids Run beginning around 9:30 AM.
After the races, enjoy family-friendly activities until 11 AM, including games, music, food, and community fun—a celebration for all ages!
Halloween WILL be in the air, and we will be celebrating the 16th running of the Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run.
Runners are encouraged to run in costume and be a part of our costume contest for a chance to claim bragging rights and win prizes!
Register now at https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Alexandria/TheWashingtonDCChapteroftheROCKSInc5MileRun2MileWalk
