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2026 Events and Programs

2026 Year At A Glance

5K Time Trial, November 7
Forty-four athletes participated in the "5K" time trial last Saturday, including many 10 Weeks to 10K training program athletes! Yes, the distance was a bit short at 2.85 miles. Instead of apologizing for this egregious error, as he should have done, the person who planned the course claims that it was an intentional "discount" given to our athletes because they have been training so hard and racing so well. See the results: 5K Time Trial Results 2026-11-07

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. Registration is required, and we encourage advance registration here: Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot
Volunteers needed for race day (SignUpGenius): Thanksgiving Day 5K Volunteers

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

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 is Running!
Our fall season is off to a fantastic start, with 40 runners and coaches already putting in the miles. The commitment, progress, and growing friendships are inspiring — every week brings more momentum and more smiles. Here’s to a strong season and an incredible journey ahead for everyone in the program.

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

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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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