Sleigh Bell Strider 10k - Arlington
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2026 Sleigh Bell Strider 5k & 10k : Arlington
The event takes place on December 12 at Barcroft Park in Arlington along Four Mile Run. It offers both in-person and virtual options and awards series points for the Year-Long 5k, 10k, Back of the Pack Series, and the Fall Series.
Distances
- 5k
- 10k
The route is paved and follows the Four Mile Run Trail with a number of rolling hills. Both the 5k and the 10k are out-and-back courses; the 10k is not run as two laps.
Runners receive a finisher’s medal, a technical (Drifit) event shirt, and electronic chip timing. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed before December 2; extra shirts may be available afterward on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration fees listed include 5k $30 until November 30 ($35 after) and 10k $45 until November 30 ($50 after); prices increase on race morning by $5 per distance. Race day registration is available but T-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed.
Course support includes three water stations on the 10k at approximately miles 1.55, 3.1, and 4.65, and one water station on the 5k at about mile 1.55; Gatorade may be available at some stations. Port-a-johns are onsite. Packet pickup is available at the event and organizers recommend arriving about one hour before the event to check in. Parking is available at Barcroft Park.
Live results are posted on Athlinks with a race-day QR code and final results with series points are posted the Monday after the event. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to top finishers in standard age groups; top three overall are not eligible for age-group awards. Photos taken by staff are posted the Tuesday after the event. The organizer enforces a no-bandit policy and operates as an all-weather event, with cancellations or changes announced by email and social media if necessary. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
