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Cross Country 3-Miler

Name: Cross Country 3-Miler
Start: 2026-08-30
End: 2026-08-30
Location: Oakton

Oakton, United States • 30 Aug 2026

Cross Country 3-Miler and Club Picnic

On 08/30/2026 the club organizes a cross country event and club picnic in Vienna, VA at 9537 Courthouse Rd, with the running course routed through Nottoway Park. The main running event is a 3 mile cross country race and a separate kids dash is also offered.

Registration periods run from 03/23/2026 through 08/29/2026. Registration is free for club members; nonmembers pay a $10 fee. The kids dash is free of charge. A picnic-only option is available and food and drinks are included with registration. Organizers request registration for picnic attendees so they can plan food quantities.

Awards include overall places one through three, masters winners, and age-group awards given three-deep for male and female competitors in 10-year age groups. This event is part of the club s Bunion Derby Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Oakton

Race information

Registration

3 mi

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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