
Try Or Fail Spring Forward 10K, 5K, 1 Mile
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Lorton, VA
- 9518 Workhouse Way, 22079
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run through an arts center and cross-country trails for a good cause at this welcoming Lorton event.
- Fun
- Scenic
- For a Cause
Who it's for
- For a Cause
Great for: cause-driven runners
Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course
Join the fifth annual Try or Fail Spring Forward races in Lorton, VA. This event offers a 10K distance, starting and finishing at the Workhouse Arts Center. Runners will experience a course that transitions from road to cross-country trails, all while passing by the repurposed Lorton Reformatory grounds, now home to a cultural arts center featuring notable art. Participate for a good cause, as a portion of the proceeds supports the American Heart Association, and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere for all.
What to expect
- Run a course that blends paved roads with scenic cross-country trails.
- Enjoy a chip-timed event with a performance t-shirt and medal if registered early.
- Strollers and walkers are warmly welcomed to participate.
Standout details
- Benefits American Heart Association
- Course through Workhouse Arts Center
- Stroller and walker friendly
- Chip-timed event
Perks & features
- Chip Timed
- Shirt
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM EDT · From $17.61
Opens Jan 10, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 19, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
- 5K
Sat, Apr 18, 8:45 AM EDT · From $33.63
Opens Jan 10, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 19, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
- 10K
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM EDT · From $38.96
Opens Jan 10, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 19, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
The course
- Mixed
- Rolling
- Timed race
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Mixed surface + rolling terrain
10K distance, mostly grass or cross-country style terrain, rolling area, typically mild weather
- Rolling area
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
Come join us for the fifth annual Try or Fail Spring Forward races! The 1-mile course will be run on the Workhouse Arts Center property starting and ending at the baseball fields going out and back. The 5K and the 10K races will both start from the Workhouse Arts Center as well, beginning on road and transitioning into the Cross Country Trail towards Giles Run before turning around to return to the Workhouse Arts Center. The grounds of the previous Lorton Reformatory have been repurposed by the Cultural Arts Center and houses famous pieces of art by local and renown artists which truly is a site to see during the year.
Giving Back - Part of the proceeds for this event are going towards donating to the American Heart Association.
Runners Receive - A Performance Event T-Shirt and a Race Medal if you're registered by March 28th. Runners will also be receiving a chip timed event. We will have some extra T-shirts for individuals who register after that date, but it will be as a first-come basis while supplies last.
Allowed - Strollers and walkers are more than welcome to participate and join the event. Our goal here is to get everybody moving and to come together for a good cause while adding a fun atmosphere.
Race Day Registration - There will be race day registration for individuals, but we ask you to arrive early enough before the race if you plan on using this option. This will allow us enough time to get you registered and ready to go, but T-shirts and Medals can't be guaranteed here as we are ordering prior to the event.
For more information about Try or Fail, go here: https://www.tryorfail.com/
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