Reston Runners is a club of 800+ members who share an interest in running, walking, and fitness. We welcome all runners and walkers. We serve the needs of recreational and competitive runners. The club has excellent participation at club runs, so there will be people running at a wide range of paces. Our activities safely promote health, fitness, and achievement of one's personal goals in an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie.

Reston Runners is governed by a eight-member board of directors: president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, director of walking programs, and three members-at-large. We rely heavily on the significant participation of club volunteers to lead and sustain our ongoing programs and events.

Reston Runners is a member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). Our members receive RRCA membership benefits, including the RRCA event insurance. Members also receive a quarterly newsletter published by the Reston Runners, available in print or on-line.

TRAINING RUNS The club schedules regular training runs two days every week: Saturday at 8:00AM, and Sunday at 7:00AM (summer only) or 8:00AM (remainder of the year). Saturday runs are 5 miles, and Sunday runs are 10 miles and beyond. Beginning in the late spring, Sunday runs have an increased mileage option for those training for the Marine Corps Marathon, or other fall events. All courses have water stops. In the spring, a longer distance option is offered to those training for spring marathons.

INTERVAL TRAINING Reston Runners also sponsors an interval training program for members beginning in June and continuing into September. The program promotes overall fitness, speed and flexibility through programmed stretching and running at varying intensity levels.

WALKING Reston Runners has a growing contingent of fitness walkers who enjoy two scheduled walks every week. Beginning at the same starting points as our scheduled runs, walkers enjoy a 3-mile walk on Saturdays and a 3- or 6-mile walk option on Sundays.

JFK 50 TRAINING Reston runners provides training and support for those preparing for the JFK 50-Mile Ultramarathon in November. Informational meetings, trail runs and an organized team sign up involves approximately 50 runners and 50 support team members each year.

CHILDREN'S RUNNING Reston Runners conducts a developmental running program for children (Youth in Motion) beginning in June and continuing through August each year. The program provides running and exercise readiness activities in an atmosphere of non-competitive fun.

WOMEN'S RUNNING In May and June, Reston Runners holds an eight-session program for women who want to begin a new exercise program or get back into exercising. Following a program that respects individual needs and fitness levels, participants are guided in activities that promote flexibility, strength, and conditioning. Participants learn and practice sensible exercise techniques that they continue between training sessions. The program promotes fitness in a non-competitive atmosphere of mutual support and encouragement.

RACES Our principal race events of the year include the Fall Into Winter 10k Run held in December, and the Women's Distance Festival 5k held in June. Special club events include the Thanksgiving Day 5ishK Cross Country Run in Lake Fairfax Park, the Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Memorial Day runs from Reston Town Center, and an Adventure Run on Labor Day.

Reston Runners also offers Finish Line Services for local races, including the staff to manage the finish line, all equipment needed and the delivery of results in a timely manner.

SUPPORT Reston Runners participates in a variety of community events each year, including sponsoring a section of the W&OD trail, participation in the Relay for Life and the March of Dimes Walk-a-thon, and training children at the YMCA.

Because of insurance considerations, bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates, in-line skates, animals, and radio headsets are not allowed in any of our sponsored races or during our regular walk/run events, except in special instances announced in advance (e.g., or twice-annual "bring-your-dog" events, which use a separate course for those with dogs).

For schedule and event information, check our  on-line schedule  or call the Reston Runners HOTLINE at 703/437-FOOT (3668). For membership information, go to our  application page  where on-line and mail-in application options are available.

Do I have to join to run with the club? You don't need to be a member to try our club runs. Come out on any scheduled training run and see if you like it. You can join later using our easy online membership options.

I'll be visiting Reston, will it cost me anything to run with your club during my visit? No. You're welcome to join us as a visiting runner at no cost!

I just started running and have never gone more than 3 miles. Do you have any scheduled runs for beginning runners? Yes. We have regularly scheduled 5, 6, and 10 mile runs. We also have 3 mile walk/runs on Saturdays and 3- or 6-mile walk/runs on Sundays. All run/walk courses come with detailed directions and many courses come with a map, available on-line, so you can choose to go the distance or customize the course to suit your personal goals. Runners/walkers of all levels are welcome!.

Will everyone be faster than me? No. We have runners and walkers at all paces. You're certain to find someone who matches your speed.

Should I wear any special gear to run with your club? Wear comfortable running clothes appropriate to the weather. No special uniforms required!

Do you cancel scheduled runs when the weather's bad? Absolutely not! We run regardless of the weather conditions. Sometimes we re-route winter runs to avoid icy conditions - check the website schedule for updates.

Do you have water stops on your runs or should I bring my own water? Yes. We have water and Gatorade stops at the start of all our runs and approximately every 5 miles - - more in the summer months. Many runners choose to bring their own water and, for longer runs (marathon training time), food.

I'm running in the Marine Corps Marathon (Boston Marathon, Reston 10-Miler, etc..), do you have any training programs for races? Are there any people in your club running the [ put your favorite race here]? Yes. We offer additional mileage runs in the winter/spring for those running a spring marathon, and in the summer for those running fall marathons. We also have a Summer Interval Training program for members to improve speed and strength. The best way to meet a training partner is to come to our club runs and ask around. You're apt to find someone who's running the same race as you.

I'm a walker and have no interest in becoming a runner. Do you have any programs specifically geared to walkers? Are there many walkers in your club? Yes. We have a fairly large group of walkers who range in interest from fitness to race walking. We have walks on Saturdays and Sundays that begin and end at the same location as the run course. Saturday walks are about 3 miles; most people walk 6 miles on Sunday but there is usually an option for a shorter walk of 3-4 miles. Some of our walkers choose to walk the same course as the runners, modifying the distance to suit their needs. We are always working to expand our club to meet the needs of walkers.