2026 PVTC Go Fourth 8K

Saturday 4th July 2026

Bluemont Park: 325 North Manchester Street, Arlington, United States

Running, Distance running, 5K, 8K


Activities

  • Members - Members - 8K at 7:30 AM
  • Non-members - Non-Members - 8K at 7:30 AM
  • Pre-entries for Barron Series races - Pre-entries

Description

  • PRE-RACE ON-LINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  July 1
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  • Race-day:    On-site packet pickup open 6:45 AM-7:15 AM.   Race-day registration is OK.
  • Course:        Flat – walker- and wheelchair-friendly – Out’n’back on a paved trail through a forest
  • Parking:      Ample and free near the start line at 325 North Manchester Street, Arlington, VA
  • Race size:    About 100 in the 8K
  • Start:          8K run & race walk at 7:30 AM
  • Awards:      Patriotic awards for top 3 in 10-year age groups (men and women), plus racewalkers
  • Post-race:    Refreshments to keep you spirited
  • 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 3 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 prices

Organised by

Potomac Valley Track Club

c/o Jeff Young, treasurer, 6518 Engel Drive, McLean

Phone: 703-5053567

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