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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.
Middleburg Wellness Day 10K & 5K Course
The Middleburg Race course takes you through incredible scenery, starting in the heart of Middleburg. The race begins and ends behind the Middleburg Community Center.
Events
10K, 5K, and a Kids Fun Run.
Walkers and dogs (on leashes) are welcome.
Registration Fee
EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH MARCH 15TH!
10K: $55 – Increases to $65 on March 16th - $75 Day-of Race
5K: $35 – Increases to $45 on March 16th - $55 Day-of Race
Fun Run (Age 12 and Under): $10
Race Day Registration (April 25th) (On-site registration table behind The Middleburg Community)
10K: $75
5K: $55
Fun Run (Age 12 and Under): $5
Race Day Schedule: April 25, 2026
Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup- 7:00am
Runners at the Starting Line- 7:50am
10k begins - 8:00am
5K begins - 8:10am
Kids Fun Run begins – 9:45am
Awards Ceremony – 10:00am
How To Get There, Where to Park
The start and finish line is behind the Middleburg Community Center
300 W Washington Street
Middleburg, VA 20117
Parking is available behind the community center and on Stonewall Street.
Race Day Perks
10K, 5K, and Fun Run T-Shirts are guaranteed for all runners who register before April 1st. After April 1st, T-Shirt availability is not guaranteed but available while supplies last.
Shirts come in adult and youth sizes
Refreshments for all runners and supporters after the races
Awards for the top male and female finisher and 1st , 2nd and 3rd place male and female in each age category
Participants goodie bags are available for everyone inside the Community Center at the Wellness Day activities – please join us!
The 2026 Historic Waterford Trail Run/Walk is a perfect outdoor adventure located in beautiful Western Loudoun County, just under an hour from DC. Bring your family and friends to experience a 5K, 10K and Fun Run through scenic trails, paved and gravel roads, vineyards, and the historic streets of Waterford, Virginia. Spend some time enjoying the beauty of an early 19th Century American village with sweeping vistas of rural landscapes and farms, historic buildings and the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains. The trails are rustic so you many encounter a little mud, but that is half the fun!
Proceeds from the race will benefit the Waterford Foundation!
Join us Saturday, May 9 for a 5K, 10K & Fun Run
The fun starts at 8:30 am.
Fee Structure:
5K
Through April 9: $35
April 10-May 8: $40
May 9-Race Day: $45
10K
Through April 9: $45
April 10-May 8: $50
May 9-Race Day: $55
Fun Run
$20 for everyone!
Trailblazers
$180 - Registration for the Trailblazer group will start on or after March 9. Group leaders will give Trailblazers a coupon code for student runners.
Virtual 5K
Through April 9: $35
April 10-May 9: $40
Virtual 10K
Through April 9: $45
April 10-May 9: $50
Packets for Virtual Participants will be shipped after the race date.
Event Information:
10K Trail Run begins at 8:30 am. The course is on trails, fields, unpaved roads, and paved roads. You will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the race.
5K Trail Run/Walk begins at 8:40 am. The course is on trails, fields, unpaved, and paved roads.
Kids' Fun Run begins at 10:00 am. The Kids' Fun Run is approximately 1 mile. Each child who finishes will get a fun run medal. Parents are welcome to run with their children without registering separately.
Awards for the 5K and 10K will start approximately 9:30 am. The top 3 overall male and female finishers will receive an award. The top 3 male and female 11&Under finishers will also receive an award.
SWAG: All 5K and 10K participates will receive a commemorative race t-shirt and finisher medal. Please register by April 15 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Packet pick up will be at =PR= Run and Walk Leesburg (1601 Village Market Blvd. SE, Unit 120, Leesburg, VA 20175) on Thursday, May 7 from 5:00-7:00 pm, then at The Waterford Mill (40105 Main St. Waterford, VA 20197) on Friday, May 8 from 4:00-6:00 pm, then again on race day, May 9 starting at 7:30 am.