Try Or Fail Spring Forward 10K, 5K, 1 Mile – Lorton, VA 2026

Date
April 18, 2026
Location
Lorton, VA
Venue
9518 Workhouse Way
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $45.00
Events
10K, 5K, 1 Mile
Includes
T-Shirt
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On April 18, 2026, Try Or Fail Spring Forward hosts running events in Lorton, Virginia at 9518 Workhouse Way. The race offers three distances: a 1-mile option, a 5K, and a 10K, making it accessible for runners at different fitness levels and race experience. The event starts at 8:30 AM. Entry fees range from $15 to $45 depending on which distance you choose. This spring race provides a straightforward option for endurance athletes looking to test fitness early in the season or use it as a training run before larger events.

From the Race Organizer
Come join us for the fifth annual Try or Fail Spring Forward races! The 1-mile course will be run on the Workhouse Arts Center property starting and ending at the baseball fields going out and back. The 5K and the 10K races will both start from the Workhouse Arts Center as well, beginning on road and transitioning into the Cross Country Trail towards Giles Run before turning around to return to the Workhouse Arts Center. The grounds of the previous Lorton Reformatory have been repurposed by the Cultural Arts Center and houses famous pieces of art by local and renown artists which truly is a site to see during the year. Giving Back - Part of the proceeds for this event are going towards donating to the American Heart Association. Runners Receive - A Performance Event T-Shirt and a Race Medal if you're registered by March 28th. Runners will also be receiving a chip timed event. We will have some extra T-shirts for individuals who register after that date, but it will be as a first-come b

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Try Or Fail Spring Forward 10K, 5K, 1 Mile – Lorton, VA 2026?

Try Or Fail Spring Forward 10K, 5K, 1 Mile – Lorton, VA 2026 takes place on April 18, 2026. The race is held in Lorton, Virginia.

Where is Try Or Fail Spring Forward 10K, 5K, 1 Mile – Lorton, VA 2026 held?

Try Or Fail Spring Forward 10K, 5K, 1 Mile – Lorton, VA 2026 is held at 9518 Workhouse Way in Lorton, Virginia.

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