LoCo Sprint Tri

The Van Metre 5K Run was established in 1992 to benefit Children's National Hospital. The event includes a One Mile Fun Run/Walk inviting everyone from serious runners, occasional joggers, and walkers of all skill levels to participate. To date the Van Metre 5K Run has raised over $3.5 million dollars in support of Children's National.

Race day activities include an interactive warm up for the kids, arts and crafts and face painting. The post-race celebrations include cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall male and female runners and additional prizes are presented to the top two male and female runners in every age group. There are a variety of other raffle and door prizes. Refreshments and snacks are provided by local restaurants and businesses and include everything from bottled water, fresh fruit, granola, muffins, donuts, and cupcakes to a complimentary slice of pizza for everyone in attendance.

The Van Metre 5K Run provides a USATF certified course and uses a ChronoTrack race timing system with disposable B-tags. From corporate teams to families with strollers and dogs, there is something fun for everyone! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @VM5KRUN for additional race related updates such as tips on how to improve your 5K time, best stretching practices and a Spotify playlist to make your run even more exciting!

We are continually grateful for the generosity and support of our sponsors, participants, partners, and volunteers who help make this such a special and successful event year after year. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on April 11th at 8:30am!

Location:

Broadlands Marketplace

43170 Southern Walk Plaza

Broadlands, VA 20148

Registration Fees:

5K Adult: $30

5K Youth (12 & Under): $20

3-Person Corporate Team: $110

4-Person Corporate Team: $125

1 Mile Adult: $25

1 Mile Youth (12 & Under): $15

Online registration will remain open through 8:00 am on race day, Saturday April 11.

Packet Pick up:

Thursday, April 9, 4-7pm at =PR= One Loudoun (20432 Exchange St., Ashburn, VA 20147).

Friday, April 10, 12-5 pm at Rubino's Pizzeria at Broadlands Marketplace (43170 Southern Walk Plaza, Broadlands, VA 20148).

Saturday, April 11, 7:30-8:15 am, Event Venue (Broadlands Marketplace)

Race participants will receive a special edition t-shirt and custom race bib.

The EmpowerHer 5K/2K welcomes everyone, women, men, families, and teams. Come run, walk, or volunteer in support of women in our community.

Bring your friends, relatives, or coworkers and show your support together. Every step and every helping hand empowers women in our community.

Participants will receive a soft blend short sleeve shirt and celebration finish line!

Proceeds from this race will support initiatives of Crossroads UMC that help women both locally and across the globe. Such programs include building homes for single mothers in Guatemala, leading small groups for women at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center, educating teens in Uganda, working with women at the local homeless shelter, and more.

Join Us for Luck Stone's Run the Rock at our Leesburg Plant!

Luck Stone’s Run the Rock isn’t your average trail race – it's an adrenaline-pumping, one-of-a-kind journey through an active rock quarry that few ever get to experience! Since opening our gates to the racing community in 2023, we've welcomed over 1,000 runners to our Rockville, Greene, and Mount Airy sites – and we're gearing up to do it all over again in Ashburn, VA!

Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026, for our Run the Rock 5K at the Luck Stone Leesburg Plant benefiting Goose Creek Association.

Event Address: Luck Stone | Leesburg Plant 20210 Luck Lane Ashburn, Virginia 20147

At Luck Stone, stone is just the start of our commitment to our customers and communities. As a family-owned and operated company celebrating over 100 years in business, we recognize that our opportunity to make a positive impact is all around us. This exciting trail race event is designed for all levels and proceeds will benefit Goose Creek Association. Make your own impact by donating directly to the organization today!

To learn more, please visit Luck Impact Report.

Grab your sneakers, your most wild colorful running and walking gear! Ashburn Village is excited to be welcoming runners, walkers, joggers, rollers, and stroller pushers of all levels to the annual 5k/10k/Fun Run in 2026! At the finish line, participants will enjoy a morning fiesta filled with great music, yummy food, refreshments and prizes.

Saturday May 2 for the Ashburn Fiesta 5K/10K/Fun Run

10K starts at 8:00 am

5K starts at 8:15 am

Fun Run: 8:20 am

RACE REGISTRATION:

10K: AV Resident $40 through April 2, then $45 through Race Day

10K Non-Resident $45 through April 2, then $50 through Race Day

5K: AV Resident $35 through April 2, then $40 through Race Day

5K: Non-Resident $40 through April 2, then $45 through Race Day

Fun Run: AV Resident: $15

Non-Resident: $20

Online registration will remain open through race morning.

PACKET PICK UP and LATE REGISTRATION

Race packet, t-shirt pick up and late registration will be from 4:00-6:00 pm on Friday, May 1, at the Ashburn Village Sports Pavilion located at 20585 Ashburn Village Blvd. On race day, you may register and pick up race packets from 7:00-7:45 am at Fincastle Field. Please try to pick up in advance to avoid lines on race morning.

All proceeds raised during the race will benefit Loudoun Hunger Relief. Thank you for supporting our community.

RACE SITE AND COURSE

The race site is Fincastle Field at 44065 Fincastle Dr., Ashburn, VA 20147. The start and finish for all events is in front of the school. The 10k starts at 8:00 am and 5k starts at 8:15 and the fun run begins at 8:20. The 5k and 10k courses are USATF certified (Certification ID#VA-09004-RT). The courses loop down Ashburn Village Boulevard and through scenic Ashburn Village. There is no more than one percent grade incline at any time.

AWARDS

The fastest three men and women overall in both the 5k and 10k will receive awards. The top male and female in both races for each of the following age groups will also receive awards: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE BELTWAY ROUTE I-495

Take VA Route 7 west towards Leesburg for nearly 16 miles. Turn left onto Ashburn Village Blvd and go about a mile and a half to the Ashburn Elementary School and another quarter mile to the Sports Pavilion. We are only 10 minutes from Dulles Airport.

Lace up and get ready to make an impact at this year’s Run The Greenway, supporting Loudoun’s incredible non-profits! Join us on Sunday, May 3, 2026, for the 6th annual 5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Run on the Dulles Greenway, the only day you can hit the road without the traffic.

Register early to lock in the best price and give yourself extra time to raise funds for the local causes that make our community shine!

Packet Pickup:

You can pick up your packet in person on the following dates and locations:

Friday, May 1 at =PR= Reston from 3:00-7:00 pm (11911 Democracy Dr. Reston, VA 20190

Saturday, May 2 at Loudoun Station from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (43777 Central Stations Dr. Ashburn, VA 20147)

Sunday, May 3 on race morning starting at 6:30 am near the starting line.

It is recommended to pick up early to avoid the lines on race day.

About the Greenway:

The Dulles Greenway is a privately owned 14-mile toll road that provides a non-stop connection between Washington Dulles International Airport and Leesburg, Virginia. Dedicated to providing a safe, efficient, and reliable transportation solution for communities in Northern Virginia since 1995, the Dulles Greenway has stood as an innovative model for advancing infrastructure through public and private cooperation. Learn more about the Greenway at dullesgreenway.com and check out our Event FAQs!