Operation Enduring Warrior 5k, 10k, & Half

Since 1984, the Reston Triathlon has been a staple in our community. It opens with a 1500-meter open water swim in Lake Audubon, followed by a 25-mile bike ride and a 10K run on local paths. The Olympic distance event has challenged athletes from around the country and has affectionately been called the Reston Triathlon World Championship.

During the pandemic, the previous board worked tirelessly to keep the tradition alive. Unfortunately, in 2021, they announced they could no longer financially or logically sustain the Reston Triathlon. CORE Foundation, working closely with the previous board, is thrilled to revive the event and continue the legacy. The Reston Triathlon made its comeback debut on September 10, 2023! This year's race date is September 28, 2025.

CORE Foundation is grateful for the loyal athletes and local community. They received overwhelming support while pursuing the opportunity to restore this community event.

To join our list of wonderful partners, please email [email protected].

There are over 1.2 million people in the DMV region who identify as food insecure. In Fairfax County, there are over 105,000 people who are food insecure alone. With this being one of the most affluent areas in the nation, this news is shocking. Due to the lingering effects of COVID and the impact of inflation, food banks and pantries around the region are seeing the demand for services drastically increase. We need your support now more than ever.

The Food for Others Tysons 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, September 26th brings together the local community for a morning spent raising awareness around food insecurity here in NOVA. What makes this race incredibly unique is that after the race, all participants and volunteers will have the opportunity to write inspirational messages that will be shared with students participating in our Power Pack Program that provides weekend meal packs to over 3,900 students EACH week throughout the school year.

LOCATION: PenFed Plaza at Tysons Corner Center (1961 Chain Bridge Rd., Tysons VA)

RACE START TIME: 5K: 8:00AM and the Fun Run: 8:10AM

REGISTRATION: Opens at 7AM

5K: $35 through Sep 12th

$40 Sep 13th - Sept 25th

$45 day of (Sept 26th)

1-Mile Fun Run: $30 till Sept 25th

$35 day of (Sept 26th)

Please Notes: Fun Run is untimed

Online registration will close at 7:45 am on Saturday, September 26th. If you register on race morning or the night before, please be prepared to show a copy of your confirmation email to the packet pickup staff. In-person registration will be available during packet pick up and race morning.

PACKET PICK-UP: TBD

Race day pickup & registration will begin at 7:00AM at the Tysons Corner Plaza.

PARKING:

If you are not familiar with the property, the event will be on the outdoor plaza (near Barrel & Bushel or Shake Shack). The PenFed Plaza can be reached by parking in Garage E, which connects to the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center. Park on levels 3, 5, or 6 and take the elevator or stairs to level 4 to walk directly onto the plaza.

SWAG & EXPERIENCE:

Race participants will receive a commemorative bib and a commemorative t-shirt! After the race, join us in celebrating at our race hub. Jam out with our DJ, grab some food/coffee, and visit with our race sponsors!

Be sure to register before September 12th, to guarantee a shirt.

AWARDS: TBD

FREE PHOTOS:

We will be posting them on our site under the results section shortly after the race. Ensure your number is facing front and visible as you finish as you will be able to sort and find the photos by your race number.

If you would like to donate to Food for Others, but are unable to participate click here to Donate

This race will be professionally timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC

Located in Reston, VA, this suburban park has a beautiful lake, huge open fields, pavilions, and an awesome trail network. Our course is almost entirely singletrack except for the prologue. There is about 300 feet of elevation change on the 5 mile course. While not overly technical, there are some rocks and roots to negotiate along most of the course.

Race Date: Sunday October 18, 2026

Course Length: 5.1 miles (1 lap) OR 10 miles (2 laps)

Charity partnership

During registration, you will have an opportunity to support a local non-profit Homestretch. The goal of the charity partnership is to first and foremost to raise awareness of the services Homestretch provides to families in our area. In addition, we hope to raise funds that will directly support their efforts. Please consider making a donation when you register.