Winter Wonderland 10K - Arlington
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2026 Winter Wonderland 5k & 10k
The 2026 Winter Wonderland 5k & 10k takes place December 20 at Gravelly Point in Arlington, VA. The event offers two distances:
- 5k
- 10k
Points from the event count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k, and Back of the Pack Series, and also toward the Fall Series. The course runs alongside the Potomac River with views of the Washington Monument across the river and continues south to Daingerfield Island. It is a fairly flat, paved out and back route along the Mount Vernon Trail with no major elevation gains.
Walkers and strollers are welcome. A virtual race option is available for participants who cannot attend on race day. The event is chip timed; registered finishers receive a finisher’s medal and a technical Drifit event shirt. Water stations are provided—four stations on the 10k at approximately miles 1.55, 2.8, 3.4 and 4.65, and one station on the 5k at about mile 1.55; Gatorade will be available at some stations. Port-a-johns are located adjacent to the parking lot.
Packet pickup is available the day before at Road Runner Sports in Arlington. There will be no on-site race registration. The race benefits Girls on the Run NOVA. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to 1st and 2nd place in standard age groups; overall top three finishers are not eligible for age-group awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
