Dear members: Most everyone is aware of the continuing course mismarking on our Saturday run courses. For too long, someone has been altering trail markings and creating confusion and safety issues for our runners. The Board of Directors is taking this matter seriously and is working to identify the individual responsible and put a stop to these disruptions.
We have gained considerable information about the person responsible, and we are working directly with the police, who are aware of the situation and engaged in the effort to resolve it. Our priority is the safety of our members and the integrity of our weekly runs.
We will continue to update the community as actions progress. Thank you for your patience, awareness, and support as we work toward a resolution.
president@restonrunners.org
10 Weeks to 10K Training Program Returns--Started October 3rd
Whether you want to complete your first 10K, improve your time, build your endurance, or simply add structure and consistency to your running, Reston Runners’ 10 Weeks to 10K program may be just what you’re looking for! The program meets on Saturdays at 8 am starting October 3rd, and culminates with the Jingle Bell Rock & Run 10K on December 12th. Still time to join and register: 10 Weeks to 10K Coaches, please register here: Coach Registration
Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Race -- Thursday, November 26!
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Day 5K trail run at Lake Fairfax Park. This family community event is free—a gift from the Reston Runners. Please bring a can or box of non-perishable, un-expired food for our local food banks. We encourage advanced registration here: Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot
Two-Person Relay Race -- Saturday, December 5!
We are back for Year 4 with a brand‑new course and a totally fresh challenge — The Reston Schools Challenge! Reston is a community shaped by its neighborhoods, its beautiful trails, and its incredible schools, and this year’s relay celebrates all three. Your mission: run or walk to nearly every school in Reston using your own self‑selected route and strategy. And great news — we’ve added a walking route, so walkers are officially welcome. Two people, one car, a choose‑your‑own‑route adventure, and school checkpoints all across Reston. It’s fun, fast, and totally unique. Race details and registration here: 2026 Two-Person Relay Race
Reston Runners Race Training Updates
Fall racing season is here, and our runners are putting in the work. It’s been a tough summer—heat, humidity, smoke, and a few stubborn injuries—but the dedication across our community has been incredible. We’re proud to have many Reston Runners training for these upcoming fall races. If you see them out on the trails, give them a boost of encouragement. Every mile counts!
- Army Ten-Miler: October 11
- Marine Corps Marathon: October 25
- Richmond Marathon: November 14
- JFK 50 Mile: November 21
Reston Runners is looking for a new Webmaster
We’re looking for a volunteer Webmaster to help manage our club website. If you enjoy working with websites and want to support a great running community, we’d love to hear from you.
Interested? Send email to: Webmaster@RestonRunners.org.