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4th Annual Virginia is for Lovers 14K and 1.4 Miler
- 2-12-12 Virginia is for Lovers 14K and 1.4 Miler (Virginia Beach, VA)
Come Live, Love, Run the Winter in Virginia Beach again and celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with someone special at the 4th Annual Virginia is for Lovers 14K and 1.4 Miler on Saturday, February 11, 2012. This unique distance race starts outside the Virginia Beach Sportsplex and winds its way through the Farm Bureau Live amphitheater before finishing inside the Virginia Beach Field House, where you can warm up with a tasty burrito from Moe’s Southwest Grill, rehydrate with plenty of Yuengling beverage, and listen and dance to live music. You can enter to run or walk the 14K by yourself, or you can be one half of a 14K couples relay team. You and your Valentine’s sweetheart can also enter the 14K as a couple’s team. All 14K finishers receive a surprise gift, and the ladies all receive Valentine’s Day flowers! Embrace your love of fitness and each other with this special Virginia is for Lovers event.For more information, please visit www.vifl14k.com
20th Annual Van Metre 5 Mile Run For Children's National Medical Center
- 3-10-12 Van Metre 5-Mile Run for Children's National Medical Center (Broadlands, VA)
The Van Metre 5-Mile Run is an event for the entire family. Serious runners, weekend and occasional joggers, walkers, and even strollers (for the One Mile Fun Run/Walk only) of all skill levels are invited to participate. The 5- Mile Run features ChronoTrack timing and team competition. This event has more prizes for children than any other race. The 5 mile course stretches throughout the beautiful Broadlands community. There is also an easy 1 mile course for children and walkers.Check our Facebook Page
Photo Gallery 2011
Race Report 2011
St. Patrick's Day 8K
- 3-11-12 St. Patrick's Day 8K (Washington, DC)
Washington, DC's largest 8K marks the official start of the spring racing season! Join us at Freedom Plaza for a day of family fun that includes the 8K, a 1K kids fun run, Irish dancing and entertainment, ChronoTrack timing, refreshments, random prizes, and more.Photo Gallery 2011
2011 Race ReportStay tuned for more details as for the 2012 season, the 5K run will be part of a four race series that includes the 2012 Let Freedom Run 5K in July, the 2012 Veterans Day 10K in November, and the 2012 Jingle all the Way 8K in December.
List of Registrants
List of Teams
40th Annual Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend
- 3-16-12 through 3-18-12 Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend (Virginia Beach, VA)
Mark your calendars for three days of family fitness fun as we get set to celebrate the 40th Annual Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend March 16-18, 2012, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. As the Shamrock Marathon turns 40 years old, we are preparing the biggest and most festive event ever! There is something for every member of the family as the weekend includes the marathon, the Anthem Half Marathon, the TowneBank 8K, the Middle School 8K Challenge, the Operation Smile Final Mile, and the 26.2 yard Children’s Marathon. If you are feeling extra energetic, take part in the Dolphin or Whale Challenge, where you run in the 8K on Saturday (St. Patrick’s Day) and then either the half or full marathon on Sunday. Also part of the festivities is a large, 2-day sports and fitness expo packed with vendors and exhibitors at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Finishers of all the races receive a unique medal, and those who finish the half and full marathons will leave with some special finisher’s gifts. Awaiting everyone at the finish line on both days is one of the best post-race parties in America, featuring plenty of Murphy’s Irish stew, Yuengling beverages, free live music, and lots of dancing and partying under the big top or on the beach. Don’t be left out! Every race sold out in 2011, so enter early, get your St. Patrick’s Day green ready, and plan on a great weekend in Virginia Beach in March.For more information, please visit www.shamrockmarathon.com.
Irish Sprint 10K
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03-17-12 Irish Sprint 10K (Quantico, VA)
It is the fastest way into the 2012 Marine Corps Marathon. Run the Irish Sprint 10K to receive guaranteed access to "The People's Marathon." Use this 6.2-mile excuse to skip the online dash to register for the MCM and cruise into the race field without having to hit refresh once.Registration opens January 25.
New and Beginning Runners Information
Scope It Out 5K Run/Walk for Colon Cancer Awareness
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3-25-12 7th Annual Scope It Out 5K Run/Walk for Colon Cancer Awareness (Washington, DC)
The Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Scope It Out 5K Run/Walk for Colon Cancer Awareness will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 25, 2012 in the heart of downtown Washington, DC. The race will kick off at Freedom Plaza (13th & Pennsylvania) and will include a scenic tour of popular DC sites including the National Galley, Newseum, FBI Headquarters, Ford’s Theater, U.S. Botanical Gardens, and the Capitol. The 7th annual event, held during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, is expected to attract more than 5,000 participants. The race continues to grow each year with a 2012 goal of raising $500,000 in race proceeds which will be donated to Chris4Life. Scope It Out 5K is one of the fastest growing races in the region and one of the largest annual colon cancer awareness events in the country.
Photo Gallery 2011
Race Report 2011
List of Registrants
List of Teams
St. Charles Running Festival 10 Mile, 5K & Kids' Fun Run
- 04-14-12 St. Charles Running Festival 10 Mile, 5K & Kids' Fun Run(Waldorf, MD)
Charles County Maryland is one of the fastest growing counties in the country so it is only fitting that one of the fastest growing race series comes here. The 2012 event will feature a 10 Mile, 5K, and Kids Fun Run.
New and Beginning Runners Information
Star Kid 8K and 2K Family Fun Run/Walk
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4-22-12 Star Kid 8K and 2K Family Fun Run/Walk (Fairfax, VA)
The Star Kid 8K is back! Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Star Kid 8K on April 22, 2012 at George Mason University. This annual race benefits the Pediatric Cardiology Program at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children. Race day activities include the certified 8K race, a 2K family fun run/walk, entertainment, family-friendly activities including face painting, a moon bounce, and more.
To register as a team or individual, please visit www.inova.org/8K. All donations received will help Keep Kids’ Hearts Running Strong and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
New and Beginning Runners Information
American Odyssey Relay
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4/27,28-12 American Odyssey Relay (Gettysburg, PA to Washington, DC)
Don't just run a relay . . . experience an Odyssey! Twelve teammates, 200 miles, 24-36 hours, three runs each . . . the most fun you will ever have running, period The American Odyssey Relay, April 27-28, 2012, from Gettysburg, PA to Washington, DC combines the best relay course imaginable with attention to every detail to make your experience unforgettable. Run on scenic routes along some of the country's most historic and hallowed grounds, an exclusive exposure to history. Pancake breakfasts, a late night barbecue, showers and massages are just a few of the things we have arranged for you. So, do not just take our word for it. . . join us and see for yourself. This year's race is capped at 175 teams; do not delay or you might miss the fun. To learn more and register, go to americanodysseyrelay.com. Visit us on Facebook.
Fairfax CASA's Run for the Children 10K Race & 3K Run/Walk
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04-28-12 Fairfax CASA's Run for the Children 10K Race & 3K Run/Walk (Fairfax, VA)
The 2nd Annual Fairfax CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Run for the Children 10K Race & 3K Run/Walk will be held in historic Fairfax City, starting and ending at the Fairfax Courthouse complex on Chain Bridge Road. The races start at 8:30 am. Be a part of this special event to raise awareness and crucial funding to support CASA volunteers as they advocate for every abused and neglected child in our community.
This is a great venue with an attractive course and ample free parking. Prizes, raffles, food, and entertainment, make this a must run event!
Race to Stop the Silence 8K Race, 5K Fun Run, and 1K Kid's Fun Run
- 4/29/12 Race to Stop the Silence 8K Race, 5K Fun Run, and 1K Kid's Fun Run (Washington, DC)
New and Beginning Runners Information
The seventh annual Race to Stop the Silence is an 8K timed race with great awards and 5K fun run/walk, and 1K kids' fun run (all kids get prizes). Fast, flat course through Washington, DC starting and ending off of Freedom Plaza. Easy to get to. A great Race! Also, great food and music, a raffle for random prizes, speakers, and fun and games for the kids, and more.
Iron Girl Columbia 1/2 Marathon & 5K
- 4-29-12 Iron Girl Columbia 1/2 Marathon & 5K (Columbia, MD)
Join Joan Benoit Samuelson, inaugural Gold Medalist in the women’s Olympic marathon, at the Athleta Iron Girl Columbia Half Marathon & Coed 5K on April 29, 2012 in Columbia, Maryland. The first Iron Girl half marathon of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic, this inspirational all women’s event supports those living and coping with cancer at the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center at Howard County General Hospital. Get fit, celebrate life, and challenge yourself to be the best you can be.
New and Beginning Runners Information
Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon
- 05-20-12 Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon (Fredericksburg, VA)
The Historic Half celebrates its fifth anniversary by taking runners on a 13.1 mile journey from the retail hub of Central Park through the historic downtown streets, up hospital hill to awaiting Marines at the Historic Half finish line. Perfectly situated in the timeless city of Fredericksburg halfway between the state capital and the nation's capital, Historic Half Weekend features a relay competition and the Healthy Lifestyle Expo.
Registration opens January 25.
Semper Fred 5K
- 05-20-12 Semper Fred 5K (Fredericksburg, VA)
Runners joined Miles and Molly, the MCM Mascots, as well as Marines and the Fredericksburg community at the Semper Fred 5K, presented by The Free Lance Star. The 3.1 mile run/walk is open to families and fitness enthusiasts of all ages. Registration opens January 25.
- 05-20-12 Capitol Hill Classic 10K, 3K & Kids Fun Run (Washington, DC)
Run the historic streets around the U.S. Capitol and RFK Stadium and support the kids of the Capitol Hill Cluster School, a DC public school, in the 33rd Annual Capitol Hill Classic 10K, 3K, and Kids Fun Run. The event features ChronoTrack timing, 10-year age group awards, and team competition awards.
New and Beginning Runners Information
List of Registered Runners A-K
List of Registered Runners L-Z
List of Teams
Race Report 2011
Photo Gallery 2011
Capitol Hill Classic 10K, 3K & Kids Fun Runs
3rd Annual Alexandria Running Festival Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, and 5K
- 05-27-12 3rd Annual Alexandria Running Festival Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, and 5K (Alexandria, VA)
The Alexandria Running Festival is a runners event. The festival includes a Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, and 5K in Alexandria through the Holmes Run and Brenman Park area. This scenic course is mostly flat and shaded providing a combination of trails, parks, and road running. Music, post-race food, awards, and random prizes will be provided after the race. Colorful technical shirt go to all, as well as medals to half marathon finishers. Bring your family and enjoy the Memorial Day weekend. Visit our expo on Saturday, obtain some valuable running and fitness knowledge, and then sight see with your family. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Alexandria to the list of 2012 Dozen Distinctive Destinations.
Ringing In Hope Walk, Run, & Fun: 10K & 5K Race, 1K Walk, and Family Fun Activities
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend and support participating area charities (to be announced) by taking part in our event. The 10K & 5K races start at 10:00 AM with the 1K walk starting shortly thereafter. The race starts near the Telos building in Ashburn, VA. Race day registration is available on Saturday, but short-sleeved t-shirts are guaranteed to those that pre-register before race day.
Participants who register for the 1K Walk will receive bells instead of a t-shirt.
Run Amuck 3.5 Mile
- 06-12-12 Run Amuck 3.5 Mile (Quantico, VA)
At the onset of summer, test your limits (and that of your washing machine) at Run Amuck. The wildly popular mud and obstacle 3.5 mile event moves to June 12 in 2012. Runners meet the challenge of obstacles, mud pits, a water exchange, and more beginning at 7:00 a.m. Kids Run Amuck, beginning at 9:00 a.m. offers younger participants their own messy, muddy race.
Registration opens January 25.
Let Freedom Run 5K Run/Walk & 1K Fun Run
- 07-04-12 Let Freedom Run 5K Run/Walk & 1K Fun Run (Fairfax, VA)
Make way for the second Let Freedom 5K Run/Walk & 1K Fun Run. The race gets underway this year on Wednesday, July 4th as we celebrates the nation's birthday. This event will utilize the same great course used by the Goblin Gallop in the fall. Runners get to take a fun-filled roller coaster ride around Fairfax Corner with a super fast final half mile finish. The 5K starts at 8:00 a.m. and the 1K Fun Run starts at 9:00 a.m. This is a family-friendly event with Capital Running Company's standard awards structure of abundant prizes, 5 year age groups, as well as a 4th of July theme. This year there will be live band: 
Stay tuned for more details as for the 2012 season, the 5K run will be part of a four race series that includes the 2012 St. Patrick's Day 8K in March, the 2012 Veterans Day 10K in November, and the 2012 Jingle all the Way 8K in December.
List of Registrants
List of Teams
Gender Defender 5K
- 0-8-25-12 Gender Defender 5K (Quantico, VA)
A 3.1 mile pink vs. blue challenge. The competition includes a couples category as well as two separate finish line celebrations - for the male participants, the finish line man cave, and for the female participants, the finish line boutique.
Registration opens January 25.
The Army 10 Miler
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10-21-12 Army 10-Miler (Washington, DC)
With nearly 22,000 finishers this premier event, continues to grow and dominate as the largest 10 mile race in the United States. Quality runners from all over the country come to compete in this fall classic now in its 28th year.
Healthy Kids Fun Run
- 10-27-12 Healthy Kids Fun Run (Arlington, VA)
The annual Marine Corps Marathon Healthy Kids Fun Run will be held on October 27, 2012 in the Pentagon North Parking Lot. Children ages 6-13 are invited to participate in the one-mile just-for-fun event. Registration will open online April 4. All participants receive a t-shirt, medal and snacks at the finish line.
MCM10K
- 10-28-12 MCM10K (Washington, DC)
The MCM10K presented by Aetna starts on the National Mall at 12th and Jefferson Streets near the Smithsonian Metro Station, crosses the scenic Potomac River into northern Virginia, passes the Pentagon and continues to the iconic MCM finish at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Rosslyn, VA. Opening festivities begin at 7:50 am with the start at 8:00 am. Runners are required to maintain a 15 minute-per-mile pace. Due to safety concerns, the MCM10K's USATF-certified course cannot accommodate wheelchair and handcycle participants.
Registration opens April 4.
Marine Corps Marathon
Let's leave this description to one of the MCM runners: "The Marines are awesome, the spectators amazing, the amount of work that obviously went into this is mind boggling. I was told this was one of the greatest things ever experienced and I absolutely agree. We all cried at different times for so many reasons. The emotion of the day was totally unexpected. The thought behind this race is what it's all about. God bless our troops!"
Registration opens March 7.
Capital Running Company Veterans Day 10K
- 11-11-12 Capital Running Company Veterans Day 10K (Washington, DC)
The popular Capital Running Company Veterans Day 10K continues for the 13th year in Washington, DC. A 2.25 mile fun walk makes the event a real family affair. Held in West Potomac Park, it is the same great race, ChronoTrack timed, with a fast cruise around Hains Point and awards to the top three male and female finishers in five-year age groups to 80 & older.
Stay tuned for more details as for the 2012 season, the 5K run will be part of a four race series that includes the 2012 St. Patrick's Day 8Kin March, the 2012 Let freedom Run 5K in July, and the 2012 Jingle all the Way 8K in December.
Turkey Trot 10K/One-Miler
- 11-17-12 Turkey Trot 10K/One-Miler (Quantico, VA)
Unleash a preemptive strike on those Thanksgiving calories and run the Turkey Trot 10K on November 17, 2012 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Even kids can burn off some pumpkin pie by racing in the Turkey Trot One-Miler. The Turkey Trot 10K is open to runners ages 10 and older. The Turkey Trot One-Miler is available to participants ages 9 and under. Registration opens January 25.
Jingle All the Way 8K
- 12-9-12 Jingle All the Way 8K (Washington, DC)
The eighth annual Jingle All the Way 8K will be held on Sunday, December 9, 2012 in Washington, DC. Celebrate the season with the last big 8K of the year. Capital Running Company brings this holiday-themed, ChronoTrack disposable D-Tag timed 8K race to Washington, DC. Jingle bells for all runners means you too can "Jingle All the Way!"
Stay tuned for more details as for the 2012 season, the 5K run will be part of a four race series that includes the 2012 St. Patrick's Day 8K in March, 2012 Let Freedom Run 5K in July, and the 2012 Veterans Day 10K in November