

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Gunston Elementary Trail Run – Fun Run/5K/10K
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:40 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: https://bishopsevents.com/event/2026-gunston-elementary-trail-run/



Points count towards our Year-Long 5k &amp; Back of the Pack Series.  Points will also count towards our Spring Series.  Find more info about the series here.
Registration coming soon!

 

Virtual Race Option

We now offer a virtual run option for those who cannot make it on race day.  Find more information about our virtual option on our Virtual Races page.

 

Runners Receive

Event Shirt, Finisher Medal &amp; A Chip Timed Event

 

Charity Information

Proceeds from the Gunston Elementary Trail Run directly support Gunston Elementary School and help create meaningful opportunities for students to learn, grow, and thrive. Funds raised through the race provide access to no-cost enrichment programs in science, the arts, and community-based activities—ensuring all students can participate regardless of circumstance. By taking part in this event, runners are not only enjoying a beautiful trail run, but also investing in the education, creativity, and future of local children and the broader Gunston community.

 

Race Start Times
Fun Run (untimed) – 8:30am
5k – 8:40am
10k – 8:40am (2 hour time limit)

 

Registration Fees
Fun Run (untimed) – $20, until Sept 15 ($30)
5k – $35, until Sept 15 ($40)
10k – $50, until Sept 15 ($55)
***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance

 
Race Medal Design

Race medal designs can be viewed on the Friday before the race on the Bishops Events Facebook page or our Instagram page.

 

Course Maps can be found at

Course map coming soon.

 

Live Race Results

Live results will be posted on Athlinks.com.  Additionally, there will be a QR code at the race for you to scan to immediately view your results.  Final race results with series points will be posted to our website on the Monday following your race.

 

Awards

Award structure will be announced soon.  Watch this space for announcement of awards!

 

Photos

We will post any photos taken by staff on our Facebook page by Tuesday after the event.

 

Social Media Challenge

On Tuesdays, we pick our favorite Instagram or Facebook post from the previous race weekend.  The winner will receive 50% off a future race!  Make sure to tag us in your race photos at:

Instagram:  BishopsEventsLLC

Facebook: BishopsEvents

 

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup is available at the event.  We recommend arriving one hour before your event start time to check-in.

 

Race Day Registration

There will be race day registration. Participants will need to arrive approximately one hour before the race to register for the event.

***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance

 

Water Stations

One water station will be along the 5k course at approximately mile marker 1.55. Three water stations will be along the 10k course at approximately mile markers 1.55, 3.1, &amp; 4.65.  Gatorade will be available at some water stations.  Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary.

 

Restrooms
Port-a-johns can be located on-site.

 

Volunteers

Volunteers should arrive approximately 60 minutes before the first race kicks off.  We will assign volunteer tasks on race morning (water station, course marshals, finish line support, etc).  You can find parking information under “Directions to Parking” with a latitude and longitude pin for where to meet.

 

Weather Policy

We are an all-weather race company (rain or shine or sleet or snow). We will email registered runners and post on social media if the race is cancelled, but this is quite rare, otherwise assume the race is taking place as scheduled.

Weekly weather reports are posted on the Thursday before race weekends on our Facebook page.  Race officials may delay, change or postpone the event due to weather conditions.  All registered runners will be notified via email of any changes.  In most cases, a decision is not made until the night before the race, and a decision could come as late as the morning of the event.

 

Refunds &amp; Transfers

To view our full refund/transfer policy, click here.

 

Directions to Parking
There is parking at Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Rd., Lorton, VA 22079.
The best way to locate this event is via GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin: 38.665832, -77.161233
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lorton/2026-gunston-elementary-trail-run-fun-run-5k-10k/200029720388520
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, trips-adventures, nonprofit, virtual-run, contests, charities, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://bishopsevents.com/event/2026-gunston-elementary-trail-run/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=lorton-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Lorton
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 10709 Gunston Rd, Lorton, VA 22079-3901, United States
- **lat**: 38.662
- **long**: -77.16124
- **full address**: 10709 Gunston Rd, Lorton, VA 22079-3901, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Bishop's Events (https://allevents.in/org/bishops-events/4565888)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:40 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 10709 Gunston Rd, Lorton, VA 22079-3901, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Bishop's Events
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, workshops, trips-adventures, nonprofit, virtual-run, contests, charities, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Gunston Elementary Trail Run – Fun Run/5K/10K ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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