DC Area Race Calendar

Saturday, April 28, 2018, 8:30am. The 13th Annual Jaguar 5K Run/Walk at Falls Church High School is a fun, school -community event . The 5K course is certified, starts at FCHS, goes through the surrounding neighborhood, and ends on the FCHS track. There are t- shirts, food, and prizes. Registration information can be found at www.jaguar5k.com. There is a kids 1 mile fun run, prior to the 5k, and that start at 8:00am. The kids fun run is on the campus of FCHS.

5k run/walk for all participants of all ability levels
Fun event area for children
Proceeds benefit the Never Back Down Foundation…. endow scholarships to seniors of Montgomery County High Schools

Join us for the 20th Annual 5K Raider Run through the rolling hills of Lake Barcroft in Falls Church, VA. The race starts at 9:00 – there will be a one mile fun run after the race (registration onsite for the fun run) It starts and ends at JEB Stuart at 3301 Peace Valley Lane, Falls Church. The race is an affordable, 37family friendly race that supports the JEB Stuart Athletic Boosters.

Annual Mothers Day 4 Miler and 1 mile run through scenic roads of North Reston. Mothers receive a flower at the finish and all participants receive a commemorative technical shirt and great post race food. Bring the entire family to commemorate Mother’s Day!

PHILLIPS’ 1st Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk will be on Saturday, May 19th at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax, VA. Please join us for this fun filled event. All proceeds will benefit PHILLIPS’ Food for Thought program.  Over 50% of PHILLIPS students live at or below the poverty line. Food for Thought helps alleviate economic hardships of students’ families and helps meet their unique, special needs.  We provide breakfast and lunch to our students every school day.

Registration Fees
5k: $35 until online registration closes on Thursday, May 17 at 8:00 pm
Fun Run: $15 until online registration closes on Thursday, May 17 at 8:00 pm
Fun Run (under 5): Free. Will not receive a shirt

Alexandria Running Festival includes a half marathon and 5K in Alexandria through Holmes Run and Brenman Parks.
May 27th, 2018
Half Marathon – 7:30AM
Kids 1K Fun Run – 7:45AM
5K Run – 8:00AM
This scenic course is mostly flat and shaded providing a combination of trails, parks, and roads. Run a fast race on a flat course alongside two creeks with free parking at the start / finish, enthusiastic aid station volunteers with great food and awards afterwards.

The Defeat DIPG Superhero Sprint & 6K is a fun, family-friendly event, with something for everyone! There is a timed 6K walk/run. For the kids, there is a 1K walk/run and Tot Sprint. There will be games and entertainment for all throughout the event at our Superhero Central. For our competitive runners, the 6K is a USATF-certified event, with top finisher recognition and prizes.

All proceeds from the race will benefit the Michael Mosier Defeat DIPG Foundation, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for research (DefeatDIPG.org). The Foundation was created in memory of Michael Mosier, a six-year-old little boy from Bethesda, Maryland.

For the 6K: Early Bird registration is $30. Prices go up to $35 on March 1, $40 at Packet Pickup, and $45 on Race Day.
For the Kids Runs: Early Bird registration is $15. Prices go up to $20 on March 1, $25 at Packet Pickup, and $30 on Race Day.

Event Schedule:
8:00 am – Opening ceremony, including recognition of childhood cancer participants
8:30 am – Superhero 6K Walk/Run
9:30 am – Superhero 1K Sprint & Superhero Tot Sprint
10:00 am – Closing ceremony, including recognition of top finishers and fundraisers

A SALUTE TO OUR TROOPS is a 5K and 10K Race & 1K Freedom Fun Run on May 28, 2018 at One Loudoun, Ashburn, VA. Start time is 8:00 am. Food at the finish line, family fun activities, and a dance party after the race.

REGISTER: www.RingingInHope.com

Jeremy’s Run is a 5K walk/run, 10K Run, and a 1 mile fun run. This race is in memory of Jeremy Glass and the purpose of the event is to raise awareness to the dangers of substance and opiate abuse. The race starts and finishes at the Fair Hill Shopping Center. This is a road race through beautiful Olney and Brookeville, Maryland neighborhoods and country roads with moderate hills. The top 3 Male/Female finishers in every age category will receive trophies and medals. All fun runners will receive a finisher’s medal as they cross the finish line. There will be free tee shirts, cinch backpacks, great food and drink, photographs by Universal Photography, music by Electric Entertainment, huge post race fair, raffles with large prizes, free massage and acupuncture, and a kid’s zone with moon bounce, face painting, clowns and balloon twisting. This is a wonderful family event! Prices and complete details are on our website.

Featuring a scenic course through historic Annapolis, MD, the first-ever Wayfarer’s Half Marathon and 10K is a new type of event that goes beyond race weekend with incentives to keep you running and exploring your community. Begin your journey with us today!

June 2, 8:00 am Start. A timed 5K starts and ends at Queen of Apostles School and takes the runner through the Heywood Glen and Parklawn neighborhoods between Lincolnia Road and Columbia Pike. Suburban roads with moderate hills and lots of flat. $25 registration with no additional fees. Proceeds benefit Queen of Apostles Catholic School, a K-8 parochial school on Sano Street off of Braddock and Lincolnia Road.

NEW IN 2018:
PRIZE MONEY
CLUB CHALLENGE
2018 RACE WEBSITE
ONLINE GEAR STORE

Lawyers Have Heart is the premier athletic philanthropic event led by the greater Washington DC legal community and brings together more than 300 organizations and over 6000 runners and walkers in support of the American Heart Association. Since 1991, Lawyers Have Heart has raised over $12 million for AHA and each year is one of the largest 10K races in the Washington D.C. area. Register and help us reach our fundraising goal of $1.2M for the American Heart Association in 2018!

Use Code “PACERS18” for 10% off!