Steve Thompson 8K
Steve Thompson 8K is a running race on August 16, 2026 in Springfield, VA, with an entry fee of $10.
- Date
- August 16, 2026 (24 days to go)
- Price
- $10
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Steve Thompson 8K
The race is named in honor of long-time DCRRC Treasurer Steve Thompson.
In addition to overall winners (1, 2, 3) and master's winners, we will offer awards 3-deep, male and female in 10-year age groups.
This event is part of the DCRRC's Bunion Derby Series; for more information/rules, visit the race series rules page.
Race Director(s): Ian Clement
To ensure your DCRRC membership discount is applied during checkout, please confirm that you are logged into your RunSignup account.
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
83°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Vienna, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Springfield, VA
City Elevation
337 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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24
Days to train
- Race
- Steve Thompson 8K
- Date
- August 16, 2026
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Steve Thompson 8K
Aug 16, 2026