Run for the Wounded Half
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Run for the Wounded - Prince William Forest Park
Run for the Wounded is a multi-distance running event held at Prince William Forest Park. Distances offered include:
- 5K : trail run through the woods.
- 10K : approximately 50% trail and 50% pavement.
- Half marathon : paved roads and trail combo, about 60% pavement.
Runners receive a finisher's coin, a technical drifit event shirt, and the event uses chip timing. A virtual race option is available for participants who cannot attend in person.
The event benefits Leashes of Valor, a national nonprofit that provides service dogs at no cost to wounded and disabled veterans. Live interim results are posted during the event on Athlinks, and final results with series points are posted the Monday after the race.
Course notes: the route includes hills and varying surfaces; the course map shows elevation gain. Water stations on the half marathon course are provided at eight approximate mile markers; the 10K has three stations and the 5K has one. Gatorade is available at some stations. Restrooms are located near the Visitor Center.
Logistics: packet pickup is available at the event. There is no on site race registration and registration closes the night before. Parking is directed to the Williams Ballfield off the main park road; GPS coordinates for the meeting area are 38.559346, -77.348438. Race officials may delay, change, or cancel the event due to weather conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
