Veteran's Lorton 10k
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Event overview
The 2025 Veteran’s Lorton races take place November 8 at Mason Neck State Park in Lorton, VA. The event offers the following distances:
- 5k
- 10k
- 1 mile (kids)
Points from these races count toward the organizer’s Year-Long 5k, 10k, Kids and Back of the Pack Series and the Fall Series. A virtual race option is available. Walkers are welcome. Registered participants receive a finisher’s medal, a technical (Drifit) event shirt, and chip timing.
Course and logistics
Both the 5k and 10k are paved out-and-back routes on a mostly flat bike path through Mason Neck State Park. The kids 1-mile uses the same trail and starts with the 5k. Water stations: one on the 5k at about mile 1.75; three on the 10k at about miles 1.75, 3.3 and 4.85. Gatorade will be available at some stations. Restrooms are located near the flagpole.
Registration fees: Kids 1-Miler $20; 5k $35 until Oct 31 ($40 after); 10k $55 until Oct 31 ($60 after) - park entrance fee included for the 5k and 10k. T-shirt sizes are guaranteed for registrations before October 29. Packet pickup is available at the event; race day registration is offered but shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed. Live results will be posted online and final results with series points are published the Monday after the race. Parking directions use 7301 High Point Road; GPS coordinates are 38.642260, -77.198060. Awards include top 3 overall men and women and age-group placings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.