• Race-day:    On-site packet pickup opens 7:15 AM-8:15 AM. Race-day registration $20
• Course:        Flat with a few minor hills -- walker and wheelchair-friendly – One or two out’n’back segments on paved roads
• Parking:      Ample and free at Bluemont Park North Shelter (329 North Manchester Street), Bluemont Park North Shelter (601 North Manchester Street), or Ashlawn Elementary School
  
• Race size:    About 100 in each race, 5K and 10K
• Time Limit:  Must finish by 10:30 AM. Only one race per person
• Starts:          5K run & race walk at 8:30 AM - out & back
•                     10K run at 8:30 AM  -- out & back twice

• Awards:      Top 3 in each race overall and in 10-year age groups (men and women) in both 5K and 10K, plus racewalkers in 5K

• Post-race:    Refreshments to keep you warm
• Contact:      Mike Cannon -- pvtcracedirector@gmail.com -- 910-261-8446

Event details and schedule

Races in 2026 Ed Barron Holiday Series:

• February 14 at East Potomac Park in Wasington DC -- By George 5K and 10K
• April 4 at Bluemont Park in Arlington VA - Easter Classic 5K and 10K
• July 4 at Bon Air Park in Arlington VA -- Go Fourth 8K
  
• November 21 at East Potomac Park -- Cranberry Crawl 5K and 10K
• December 19 at East Potomac Park -- Christmas Caper 5K and 10K
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• If you signed up for all 5 races, we automatically enter you into this race
• If you're not a member yet, you can join PVTC now and take the member price