Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)

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.

Welcome to the Spring 2026 Fit 5 Season!

We are excited to welcome you to the Fit 5 Family! Fit 5 Runners is a program founded and run by certified educators who are also USATF-level track coaches. This is a professionally run program and not volunteer-based.

Sessions will take place on most (but not all) Saturdays from 9:15–10:15 a.m. at the track at Gainesville Middle School.

Scheduled Meeting Dates:

April 11, 18, 25

May 9, 16, 23, 30

June 13, 20

No Sessions: May 2 and June 6

Most Saturdays will be practice-focused and include running drills, skill development, games, and instruction aligned with our five core standards. Select Saturdays will be designated as race days. A detailed weekly schedule will be emailed in advance to assist with planning.

In the event of rain or severe weather, we will make every effort to offer a makeup session when possible; however, makeup days are not guaranteed, and refunds will not be issued for weather-related cancellations.

This program is open to children ages 4–10. At this time, we are unable to accept children under the age of 4. If a child under age 4 is registered, registration fees will be refunded minus applicable sign-up costs (you will may FIT 5 cost and your own).

To ensure a positive and successful experience for all participants, Fit 5 Runners reserves the right to meet with families and, if necessary, discontinue an athlete’s participation if the program is not the best fit. Our goal is to foster a supportive and encouraging environment where every athlete feels confident, motivated, and set up for success.

Welcome to the SUNDAY SPRING 2026 season (6 meeting days only) PLEASE NOTE: I have never offered Fit 5 on a Sunday, if we have less than 15 participants we will not hold our session (you will be given the option to change to Sat or a refund)

We are excited to welcome you to the Fit 5 Family! Fit 5 Runners is a program founded and run by certified educators who are also USATF-level track coaches. This is a professionally run program and not volunteer-based.

Sessions will take place on most (but not all) SUNDAYS from 11AM–NOON at the track at Gainesville Middle School.

Scheduled Meeting Dates:

April 12, 19, 26

May 17, 24, 31

No Sessions: May 3 or 10th (Happy Mothers Day!)

Most SUNDAYS will be practice-focused and include running drills, skill development, games, and instruction aligned with our five core standards. Select SUNDAYS will be designated as race days. A detailed weekly schedule will be emailed in advance to assist with planning.

In the event of rain or severe weather, we will make every effort to offer a makeup session when possible; however, makeup days are not guaranteed, and refunds will not be issued for weather-related cancellations.

This program is open to children ages 4–10. At this time, we are unable to accept children under the age of 4. If a child under age 4 is registered, registration fees will be refunded minus applicable sign-up costs (you will may FIT 5 cost and your own).

To ensure a positive and successful experience for all participants, Fit 5 Runners reserves the right to meet with families and, if necessary, discontinue an athlete’s participation if the program is not the best fit. Our goal is to foster a supportive and encouraging environment where every athlete feels confident, motivated, and set up for success.

This semester, the PHC Running Club is partnering with PHC International Justice Mission (IJM) Club to support IJM, an international non-profit supporting local communities in eradicating human trafficking and slavery. IJM’s mission is to protect people in poverty from violence by rescuing victims, bringing criminals to justice, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and helping local law enforcement build a safe future that lasts. Please invite your friends and family to join you and help us reach our goal of $2,500 by donating (no registration needed) or becoming a fundraiser during registration for discounts!

Included in 5K run registration cost: bib, safety pins, lei, decal, official 5K time, orange juice, fruit, raffle ticket, event photos.

Included in 1.5-mile walk registration cost: lei, decal, orange juice, fruit, raffle ticket, event photos.

Please arrive at the BHC Lobby before 8:00 AM to check-in with race volunteers and pick up your race packet (for both runners and walkers). There will be course maps available at the packet table for your reference.

8:25 AM - Race Instructions - We'll gather in the BHC lobby to review the course, aid station, and give additional instructions to runners/walkers.

8:30 AM - Aloha 5K Begins! - Runners will gather at the front, walkers to the back. Runners and walkers will finish at the balloon arch outside of the BHC.

9:00 AM - Food/Drinks - show your wristband to volunteers at the serving table in the BHC Lobby to go through the food/drink table post-run/walk.

9:15 AM - Awards Ceremony & Raffle Prizes - We'll gather in the BHC Lobby to announce the top 3 male and female student runners, the top M/F non-student runners, and announce raffle prizes.

The top 3 M/F PHC students running the 5K will receive medals, as well as the top M/F non-PHC student runners.

Raffle Prizes from 2023 GlowRun:

• Shoe's Cup & Cork (Leesburg) - $50 gift card and (2) $25 gift cards

• My Deli & Cafe (Purcellville) - $50 gift card

• Costello's Ace Hardware (Purcellville) - $50 gift card

• Trader Joe's (Ashburn) - $25 gift card

• Giant Food (Purcellville) - $25 gift card

• Hamilton Mercantile (Purcellville) - $25 gift card

• Mod Pizza (Purcellville) - (10) free pizza/salad coupons

• Starbucks (Purcellville) - (3) Reusable Cups (retail $22 ea.)

We look forward to seeing you there!

PHC Running Club

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