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Steve Thompson 8K

📅 August 15, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Springfield · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 16, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

5 mi

About

The Steve Thompson 8K is an 8K (4.97 miles) in Springfield, Fairfax County, Virginia, on August 15, 2027, starting at 7:00 a.m. It is held in memory of Steve Thompson, longtime treasurer of the DCRRC.

Awards are up for grabs in several categories, with prizes for the overall winners and for masters in 10-year age groups, for both men and women. Part of the DCRRC Bunion Derby series, the race gives runners a chance to push themselves and connect with fellow enthusiasts.

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