Below, runner's start the 2004 race.

The annual Rotary Resolution Race has become famous in DC area running circles. It is the largest New Year's Day race in the metropolitan area.

The Rotary Club of Leesburg coordinates the race, which has produced more than $76,000 for Loudoun County charities. This year's race is expected to draw about 800 participants and produce more than $23,000 in proceeds, to be split between the following local charities:

Doctors Overseas Lending a Helping Hand
Interfaith Relief
Loudoun County Rescue Squad
Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers
Northern Virginia Family Service
The Rotary Club of Leesburg Perry Winston Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Pre- and post-race activities are in the gym at Ida Lee Recreation Center. The 10K course winds through the beautiful grounds of Morven Park. This is the only day of the year that runners are allowed in the Park. The untimed fun 4K run/walk goes to the mansion and back to Ida Lee. Non-runners enjoy the brisk walk to the mansion--a great way to start the New Year.

Participants in both races receive long sleeve shirts and food, enjoy live entertainment and have a chance at more than $3,000 in door prizes. Family participation is encouraged. Prices for participants under age 12 are reduced by $10 this year.

In the photo below in 2003, Susannah Kvasnicka wins for the second straight year.

For details on this year's event, as well as past results and stories from the first eight years.

Rotary Resolution 10K