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RESTON RUNNERS

A community of runners and

walkers  of all levels  and abilities

 


2026 Events and Programs

2026 Year At A Glance



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.

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

ONGOING AND UPCOMING EVENTS   

Run Thru Reston Returns on Sunday, April 25, 2027!
Run Thru Reston (RTR) is officially set for Sunday, April 25, 2027! Yes, April 2027 may seem far off, but delivering a flawless race experience takes months of planning, coordination, and behind‑the‑scenes work. RTR is Reston Runners’ premier road race, and our 14th annual event is now open for registration. Join us for either the Half Marathon or the 5K and be part of one of Reston’s most celebrated running traditions.  Race info and registration here: Run Thru Reston    
Also, our popular RTR Half Marathon Training Program 
is back with a fresh 13‑week plan designed to get runners of all abilities ready for race day. Join us and get race‑ready this spring!!  Runners and coaches–RTR training details and registration here:  Run Thru Reston Training Program 


Our Finish Line Services [FLS] Team
 needs volunteers. Contact Anna at <annabnewcomb@gmail.com>. After working at a race, volunteers will enjoy a free breakfast with our team.



ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • eNEWS!

eNEWS is our Reston Runners weekly newsletter.  This newsletter is emailed weekly (usually on Thursdays) to anyone who subscribes!  Subscribe by entering your name and email on our subscription page here: Subscribe to eNEWS.   
It is recommended that you add “enews@restonrunners.org” to your email contacts list. This helps to ensure the eNEWS email is not filtered as spam and sent to your “Junk” folder.

  • RR Members: 

    • Login to our Website!  Many features of our website are only available to active members who successfully log in. Click on the “Member Login” button in the upper right corner of the home screen. If you don’t remember your User Name or Password, simply click on “Forgot My Username/Password” button, and the information will be emailed to you.  If you have problems, please email our RR Webmaster for assistance.  
  • Discussion Forums:  The Discussion Forums feature on our RR website allows members to exchange information, share running advice, and engage in conversations through posted messages. Discussion Forums link is under the Resources tab in the top menu bar.




RESTON RUNNERS          

Reston Runners is based in Reston, Virginia and is a proud member of the Road Runners Club of America. We are one of the largest running clubs in Northern Virginia with a diverse range of athletic talent. Many new club members are training for their first 5K or 10K. Others are experienced runners who have run competitively and have completed dozens of marathons and ultramarathons. We are passionate about running (and walking) and strive to be fun and inclusive. As our name "Reston Runners" implies--we are a running club. However, we also have a very active group who prefer to walk. Our weekend events include both a run and a walk course.

Come join us for a group run on Saturday or Sunday. Become an active member to enjoy the many benefits of our community, friendship, social events, fitness tips, and opportunities to volunteer and give back.

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