Tuesday Night 5k

MAY
12
2026
Join the third Tuesday Night 5k at scenic Lake Accotink for a flat, fast out and back on paved trails with chip timing and finisher medals. Walkers welcome and race day registration is available for a fun evening that counts toward series standings.
Tue 12 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Event overview

This is the third race in a Tuesday Night 5k series held by Bishops Events at Lake Accotink in Springfield, Virginia. The event awards chip timing and finisher medals; shirts will not be provided. Points from this race count toward the Weekday Race Series (one of eight events in 2026) and toward the Year-Long 5k and Back of the Pack series. Walkers are welcome. Race day registration and packet pickup are available at the event. Registration fee for the 5k is $22, with a higher price on race day.

Course and logistics

Distances:

  • 5k
  • 10k (runs the 5k course twice)

The course runs from Lake Accotink to Byron Avenue and is a flat, paved out-and-back route. One water station is placed at about mile 1.55; Gatorade may be available at some water stations. Restrooms are located at the top of the hill near the beach. Live results will be posted on Athlinks and via a race QR code; final results with series points are posted the Monday after the race. Photos taken by staff are posted after the event. The event is managed as an all-weather race; officials may delay, change, or postpone the event if needed. Venue address: Lake Accotink, 7500 Accotink Park Rd, Springfield, VA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km