Winter Wonderland 10k
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Event
The 2025 Winter Wonderland offers 5k and 10k races on December 21 in Arlington, Virginia, starting and ending near Gravelly Point Park. Points count towards the Year-Long 5k, 10k, and Back of the Pack Series, and also the Fall Series. A virtual race option is available. The event benefits Girls on the Run NOVA.
- 5k
- 10k
Course and race details
The course is a fairly flat, paved out-and-back route along the Mount Vernon Trail, running alongside the Potomac River and south to Daingerfield Island, with views of the Washington Monument across the river. The event is chip timed. Runners receive a finisher’s medal and a technical (DriFit) event shirt; shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed before December 10.
There will be four water stations on the 10k at approximately mile markers 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. Packet pickup is available at the event; there will be no on-site race registration. Registration fees are listed as 5k - $30 until Nov 30 ($35 after), and 10k - $45 until Nov 30 ($50 after); prices increase by $5 on race morning. Live results are posted on Athlinks and a QR code will provide immediate race-day results; final results with series points are posted the Monday after the race. Awards are given to the top 3 men and women overall and to age-group finishers. The organizer runs the event in most weather conditions and will notify registrants if a cancellation occurs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.