Dead of Summer 6K
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- Other
- Price
- $30
From the Organizer
Come for the race, stay for the beer!
Death Ridge Brewery and Verdun Adventure Bound present the 5th annual The Dead of Summer 6K. The XC course begins and ends at Death Ridge Brewery and includes a significant portion of the Verdun Adventure Bound Cross Country Course. If you keep an eye out, you might actually see some Emu and a Zebra (no, really!) as the course cuts through a neighbor's property.
1st Prize: One Year Membership at Death Ridge Brewery ($125 value)!
Top 3 Men and Top 3 Women will win a Beer (or age-legal beverage), on Verdun! We love our runners!
Race T-Shirt included!
Cross Country 6K
Why 6K? Because that's how an easy to follow and naturally flowing course measured out. We could have made it a 5K, but it wouldn't be as fun. 6K is 1000 meters better! NOTE: Course distance is approximate.
Introduction/Supporting
This race is an introduction to the wonderful beer of Death Ridge Brewery, with all race proceeds going to support Verdun Adventure Bound. Verdun is an educational 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to support youth and adult personal growth incorporating experiential learning and stewardship of the land on its 67 acre retreat facility. Check them out at the link below.
Prices
$30 pre-registration through 11:00PM July 11th (race day)
$35 on race day at DRB.
Race T-Shirt included for those who pre-reg by June 30th at 11:59AM. We will still collect T-Shirt size info, and will have extra shirts, but they are not guaranteed after the cut-off date.
Race Course
The surface varies from close cut grass to a short section of rough trail and several kilometers of the well groomed trail in Verdun. Verdun has a beautiful cross country course with just enough hills to make it interesting. You will be in and out of the woods, along side two ponds, and over a stream or two (bridged, of course).
Awards
We will have age and gender group awards as follows:
Overall
Male: 3 places
Female: 3 places
Age/Sex
Male: 13 and under, 14-18, 19-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 70+
Female: 13 and under, 14-18, 19-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 70+
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Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
65°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Warrenton 3 Se, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Jeffersonton, VA
City Elevation
445 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 33 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Dead of Summer 6K
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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- What is the Dead of Summer 6K?
- Dead of Summer 6K is a running race held in Jeffersonton, Virginia on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Dead of Summer 6K?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Jeffersonton, Virginia at 5393 Higher Ground Trail. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Dead of Summer 6K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Dead of Summer 6K
Aug 8, 2026