Salute to Veterans Half Marathon - Metro Washington DC
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Event details
The Salute to Veterans race takes place on November 16, 2025, at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22150. The event includes on-site and virtual options and specifically offers free entry for veterans (ID required). Finisher medals, race shirts, and awards are provided.
Distances
- 5K (onsite, veteran, and virtual options)
- 10K (onsite, veteran, and virtual options)
- Half Marathon (onsite, veteran, and virtual options)
- 5K - Help then Run (onsite option)
Registration, awards and logistics
Registration has tiered pricing: early, regular, late, and race-day rates; veterans are free. Participants registered by November 6 are guaranteed race swag in their size; after that, swag is while supplies last. Early packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race at the race site; packet pickup is also available on race morning beginning one hour before the start.
Awards include overall and age-group medals, plus veteran-specific awards. Age groups are five-year bands from 10 and under through 80+. The virtual race requires time submission by the end of race day; virtual packages are shipped after the event to continental US addresses. All registrations are final with no refunds, transfers, or deferments; the event is planned to occur rain or shine and may be canceled for extreme weather without refunds. Volunteers who meet specified recruitment and attendance criteria may receive a $50 Visa gift card. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.