Course: Flat with a few minor hills -- walker and wheelchair-friendly – One or two out’n’back segments on paved roads
Parking: Ample and free at Bluemont Park North Shelter (329 North Manchester Street), Bluemont Park North Shelter (601 North Manchester Street), or Ashlawn Elementary School
Race size: About 100 in each race, 5K and 10K
Time Limit: Must finish by 10:30 AM. Only one race per person
Starts: 5K run & race walk at 8:30 AM - out & back
10K run at 8:30 AM -- out & back twice
Awards: Top 3 in each race overall and in 10-year age groups (men and women) in both 5K and 10K, plus racewalkers in 5K
Post-race: Refreshments to keep you warm
Contact: Mike Cannon -- pvtcracedirector@gmail.com -- 910-261-8446
Event details and schedule
Races in 2026 Ed Barron Holiday Series:
February 14 at East Potomac Park in Wasington DC -- By George 5K and 10K
April 4 at Bluemont Park in Arlington VA - Easter Classic 5K and 10K
July 4 at Bon Air Park in Arlington VA -- Go Fourth 8K
November 21 at East Potomac Park -- Cranberry Crawl 5K and 10K
December 19 at East Potomac Park -- Christmas Caper 5K and 10K
If you signed up for all 5 races, we automatically enter you into this race
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