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Steve Thompson 8K

Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Location
Springfield, VA
7500 Accotink Park Rd, 22150
Featured distance
8K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

A competitive 8K honoring a DCRRC treasurer, featuring awards for top finishers and age group contenders on a rolling course.

  • Competitive

The Steve Thompson 8K in Springfield, VA, honors the late DCRRC Treasurer Steve Thompson. This 8K race is a competitive event, offering awards three deep for overall, masters, and 10-year age group winners across male and female categories. As part of the DCRRC's Bunion Derby Series, it's an opportunity for runners to test their speed on a rolling course.

What to expect

  • Compete for overall, masters, and 10-year age group awards.
  • Experience a rolling course in Springfield, VA.
  • Participate as part of the DCRRC's Bunion Derby Series.

Standout details

  • Honors Steve Thompson
  • Awards for overall and masters
  • Awards 3-deep in 10-year age groups
  • Part of the Bunion Derby Series

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warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

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From the organizer

Steve Thompson 8K

The race is named in honor of long-time DCRRC Treasurer Steve Thompson.

In addition to overall  winners (1, 2, 3) and master's winners, we will offer awards 3-deep, male and female in 10-year age groups.

This event is part of the DCRRC's  Bunion Derby Series; for more information/rules, visit the race series rules page .

Race Director(s):  Ian Clement

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