
From the Organizer
Join us for the 2nd Annual Harbor Heroes 5K/10k — a scenic run that celebrates community, courage, and commitment. Lace up your shoes and race along the beautiful harbor front in honor of our nation's veterans. All donations will directly support veteran programs and services. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, you're making a difference.
Be a hero for our heroes.
Race Starts: 9am but please arrive a hour early for bib pick up
Chip Timed Race
Race Start Location: 100 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Packet Pickup: Packet pickup is available at the event. We recommend arriving one hour before the race start to check in and receive your race bib.
GreenWell Foundation: All donations will go to the GreenWell Foundation
1st Place – 5K & 10K (Men's and Women's): Winners will receive a trophy and a complimentary pair of Skechers shoes.
Awards: We will award the top three men and women finalist during our post race award ceremony.
Photos: Race photos will be available the next day
Swag Box: Swag Box is included in the price, you will receive it after you cross the finish line
Water Station: Water stations will be along the trail.
Parking: 100 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Extra parking will be across the street in the MGM parking garage
Exclusive Race Tees are optional
No matter the weather, the race will proceed as scheduled. All registrations are final and non-refundable.
Harbor Heroes 5k Race Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6661951368/
Harbor Heroes 10k Race Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6717537783/
Events
Weather
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
60°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oxon Hill, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sole Circle - 2nd Annual Harbor Heroes 5k/10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Sole Circle - 2nd Annual Harbor Heroes 5k/10k
Nov 7, 2026