Book It for Books 10k

Event overview

The Book It for Books event at Lake Accotink Park in Springfield, VA includes 5k, 10k, and 1 mile race options. The event benefits Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia (RIF NOVA), a volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides new books and literacy programming to Title 1 elementary schools in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William counties. Every $4 donation purchases one book for a child. A virtual race option is available.

Race details

• 1 mile
• 5k
• 10k

The 5k is an out-and-back trail on the south side of the lake. The 10k uses an out-and-back on the north side for half the race, then an out-and-back on the south side; it is mostly trail with a significant paved section. Course maps include elevation information. Water stations: three along the 10k at about miles 1.55, 3.1 and 4.65; one on the 5k at about mile 1.55. Participants receive a finisher's medal, a technical Drifit event shirt, and electronic chip timing. Awards are given for 1st and 2nd in multiple age groups, including 70+, 60-69, 50-59, 40-49, 30-39, 20-29, 13-19, and 12-and-under.

Packet pickup is scheduled at Bards Alley Bookshop in Vienna, VA on the days before the race; morning packet pickup is also available at the venue. Registration fees change by deadline and increase on race morning; shirts are guaranteed to runners registered before Oct 15. The event uses Lake Accotink Park address 7500 Accotink Park Rd and GPS 38.792723, -77.218023 for directions. The organizer runs the event rain or shine and will notify registrants if the event is changed or canceled. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.