Tuesday Night 5K #8

Lace up your shoes for the Tuesday Night 5K #8 on October 13, 2026, in scenic Springfield, VA. This popular 5K, part of the engaging Tuesday Night 5K series hosted by Bishops Events, offers a flat and fast out-and-back course primarily on paved trails, with a short gravel section, ensuring limited elevation gains. Runners will enjoy the picturesque setting of Lake Accotink at 7500 Accotink Park Rd, which also serves as the convenient start and finish location.

Participants can expect typical race day conditions with comfortable highs around 68°F and lows near 49°F, and only a 12% chance of precipitation, making for ideal running weather. This timed event provides chip timing and awards all finishers with a medal, though shirts are not included. It's a fantastic opportunity to earn points towards the Weekday Race Series, Year-Long 5k, and Back of the Pack series, catering to runners of all paces, including walkers. Hydration is available at a water station around mile 1.55, and restrooms are conveniently located near the beach at Lake Accotink. Join this informal, fun, and well-organized event, with race day registration and live results available, for a memorable evening run.