Army Birthday 6.14k

About the Event

The Army Birthday 6.14k will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 7:00 AM EDT, starting and ending at the National Museum of the United States Army on Liberty Drive in Fort Belvoir, VA. The course follows the multi‑purpose path along the Fairfax County Parkway. This second annual event celebrates the United States Army and the 82nd anniversary of D‑Day. Walkers and strollers are welcome. After the race, participants are invited to light yoga and stretching sessions with instructor Joanna Barrett and to visit the museum exhibits, including the newest exhibit "Call to Arms: The Soldier and The American Revolution."

Distance	Start Time	Location	Format	Notes
6.14 km --	7:00 AM --	National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, VA --	In‑person or virtual --	Celebrates Army birthday & D‑Day anniversary --

All participants must follow event rules as provided by the organizer. The event is organized by The Army Historical Foundation (AHF), the official non‑profit organization of the National Museum of the United States Army, in partnership with Bishop Events LLC. Sponsors include Joanna Barrett Yoga & Wellness, Burtons Grill & Bar, and Olympians Family Restaurant.

Specialty themed shirts and medals are available for participants.
Virtual options are available (medal only, shirt only, or both). Virtual with Medal and Shirt closed on May 27, 2026.
Transfers are available. Volunteer opportunities are available.
For sponsorship inquiries, contact Kathleen Lugarich at [email protected].
Contact for race: Travis Bishop via the event website.

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.7 mm

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air Avg wind speed

9.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:43

nightlight Sunset

20:33

About Fort Belvoir

Learn more about the host city, Fort Belvoir.

Fort Belvoir is a United States Army installation and a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It was developed on the site of the former Belvoir plantation, seat of the prominent Fairfax family for whom Fairfax County was named. It was known as Camp A. A. Humphreys from 1917 to 1935.