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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton VA
5K
44–61°F · low rain risk
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37–63°F
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53–76°F
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61–76°F
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39–55°F
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46–70°F
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46–60°F
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44–62°F
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41–54°F
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43–58°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Nov 7
Cloudy · 52–67°F
Saturday, Nov 7starts near 52°F · 21% chance of rain · wind up to 13 mph
About this race
🏃♂️🤝 Fandom as One, Miles as Many 🤝🏃♀️
Anime for Miles is where community, culture, and movement come together. This 5K run/walk invites runners of all levels to celebrate Japanese animation, pop culture, and the team-oriented spirit of distance running, inspired by Japan’s iconic ekiden relay races.
Otaku Run’s events go beyond the finish line: we endeavor to build a shared community, through the values of teamwork and cultural pride exemplified by both anime/otaku fandom and Japanese running culture!
📅 Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ Start time: 3:00PM Eastern
📍 Location: Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079
🚗 Parking: There is plenty of parking at Workhouse Arts Center: follow the signs!
Merch and goods!
-All participants who register by October 7, 2026 will receive a T-shirt in their selected size. All participants who register after October 7, 2026 will still receive a T-shirt, but size will be dependent on availability .
-Each finisher will also receive a medal as a finisher's prize. Design seen here!
Cosplay is welcome!
Keep in mind that the goal is to complete a 5k race regardless of attire, so be sure to keep it comfy and family-friendly!
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