Winter City Views 5K & 10K
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Winter City Views 5K & 10K
Scheduled for January 16, 2027, at Gravelly Point Park in Arlington, Virginia, this event takes place along the Potomac River with views of the Washington Monument across the river.
The course is a paved out and back route along the Mount Vernon Trail, running north toward Theodore Roosevelt Island. The route is described as fairly flat with no major elevation gains.
Distances
- 5k alongside the Potomac River on the Mount Vernon Trail.
- 10k out and back to Theodore Roosevelt Island along the Mount Vernon Trail.
Walkers and strollers are welcome. A virtual race option is available for those who cannot attend in person. Registered participants receive a finisher’s medal, a technical Drifit event shirt, and chip timing. T shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before January 6; extra shirts are available on a first come basis.
There are four water stations on the 10k course at approximately miles 1.55, 2.8, 3.4, and 4.65, and one water station on the 5k at about mile 1.55. Gatorade will be available at some stations. Water station locations are subject to change.
Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to first and second place in specified age groups. Live results will be posted on Athlinks and via a QR code at the event; final results with series points are posted the Monday after the race.
Packet pickup is available at the event. There will be no on site race registration. Restrooms are provided as port a johns adjacent to the parking lot.
The event benefits Wear Blue Run to Remember, a national nonprofit running community that honors military service and supports service members, veterans, Gold Star families, and civilians. Banditing is not allowed and may result in removal or disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
