Winter City Views 5K & 10K
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Winter City Views 5K & 10K
The event is scheduled for January 16, 2027 at Gravelly Point in Arlington, VA. Points earned in the race count toward the Year‑Long 5k, 10k and Back of the Pack Series and toward the Winter Series. The event offers an in-person race and a virtual race option.
The course is a paved out-and-back along the Mount Vernon Trail running alongside the Potomac River toward Theodore Roosevelt Island, with views of the Washington Monument across the river. The route is described as fairly flat with no major elevation gains.
Distances
- 5 km
- 10 km
Race services include chip timing, a finisher’s medal, and a technical event shirt. T-shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before January 6; extras may be available afterward on a first-come, first-served basis. Live results will be posted during the race and final results with series points will be posted the Monday after the event. There will be one water station on the 5k and four water stations on the 10k, with Gatorade available at some stations. Port-a-johns are located adjacent to the parking lot.
Walkers and strollers are welcome. Packet pickup is available at the event and arriving about one hour before a race is recommended. There will be no on-site race registration. The race benefits Wear Blue: Run to Remember, a nonprofit that honors and supports military service members, veterans, and their families. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
