Losing to Live 5k

About the Event

Annandale, Virginia. USATF certified. Moderate hills. Uncle Fred's BBQ at the finish. The Losing to Live 5k takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, starting at 3504 Gallows Rd. A 3.1‑mile loop through beautiful residential streets — challenging enough to be interesting, not brutal. All finishers get access to Uncle Fred's BBQ on site (plenty of delicious food). Virtual option available with medal and/or shirt.

5k
9:00 AM start • USATF certified • Moderate hills • Residential streets

Location — Annandale, Virginia:

Start/Finish at 3504 Gallows Rd, Annandale, VA (near the intersection with Little River Turnpike)
Annandale is a suburban community in Fairfax County, about 15 minutes southwest of Washington, D.C.
The course winds through beautiful residential streets — quiet, tree‑lined, and well‑paved
Moderate hills — enough to challenge without destroying your legs

Post‑Race — Uncle Fred's BBQ:

Uncle Fred's BBQ will be on site with plenty of delicious food
Traditional BBQ: pulled pork, ribs, chicken, brisket, or sandwiches? Not specified — but expect good barbecue
Included with registration (no mention of extra cost)
Perfect post‑race recovery meal

What's Included:

Chip timing (net time)
Finisher medal
Event shirt (tech fabric — included)
Uncle Fred's BBQ post‑race meal
Aid stations with water and sports drink
Medical support on course
Results posted online
Virtual option available with medal and/or shirt (shipped to you)

USATF Certification:

The course is USATF certified — accurate distance, eligible for official records and age group rankings
Certification number not listed — check with race director if needed for records

Logistics:

Parking available on Gallows Rd and nearby streets (arrive early — limited spaces)
Public transport: Metrobus routes serve Annandale; nearest Metro station is Dunn Loring (Orange Line) about 10 minutes away
Bib pickup: race morning at start/finish area (check event website for exact times)
No refunds? Check event policies — typical for this race director (Travis Bishop races often have no refunds)

Nearby Attractions (post‑race):

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (1 mile north) — walking trails, wildlife exhibits
Mosaic District (10 minutes east) — shopping, restaurants, movie theater
Lake Accotink Park (15 minutes south) — hiking, paddle boats, fishing
Washington, D.C. (20 minutes east) — museums, monuments, and everything else

3.8 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

9.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

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66.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:43

nightlight Sunset

20:34

About Annandale

Learn more about the host city, Annandale.

Annandale is a suburb of Washington, D.C. in Fairfax County, Northern Virginia. It serves as the unofficial "Koreatown" of the Washington metropolitan area, with numerous ethnic Korean-owned restaurants, bakeries, and other businesses in the area. Annandale's residents, however, represent a diversity of ethnic backgrounds.