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RESTON RUNNERS

A community of runners and

walkers of all levels and abilities

 

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Holiday Party, Saturday, December 13!
Club members and their guests are cordially invited to join us for a great time at our holiday party, starting at 5:30 pm! The Club will provide a Qdoba Grill hot bar and beverages, and guests are asked to bring a dish to share.  Please register by December 9th:  Reston Runners Holiday Party

Board of Directors Elections
The annual board elections will take place in January. For now, please think about who would be a good person for it - maybe you! Nominations will open on January 1, watch this space.

 

10 Weeks to 10K

The Reston Runners 10 Weeks to 10K Training Program has begun!  The program culminates with the Jingle Bell Rock & Run 10K on December 13th in Ashburn, VA. More information here:10 Weeks to 10K


Two-Person Relay Race -- Saturday, November 22!   
Our Two-Person Relay race was run on November 22 with seven teams competing.  See who ran the race and how they did: 2025 Two Person Relay Recap  


*** Congratulations to Emmett Delaney who ran the15K of Rome!  

Emmett’s experience in Rome certainly serves as inspiration to make the most of your running travels. Read his compelling story here:  Race Reports.


Changes to Hydration on Weekend Runs

In recognition of changing participation trends, the Club will discontinue provision of mid-point hydration for Sunday 10 mile runs, starting on November 9.  Water and Gatorade will be provided at the start/finish location for Saturday runs, and water will be provided at the start/finish location for Sunday runs.  Questions? Comments? Email president@restonrunners.org.


Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Race, Thursday, November 27!   
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Day 5K trail run at Lake Fairfax Park. No advance registration required--just arrive by 8:30 with your friends and family to sign up in time for the 9am start!  In light of the ongoing government shutdown and the reduction of SNAP benefits, many families in our community are facing food insecurity. Let’s come together in the spirit of support. Suggested Donation: Non-perishable and unexpired food items to support local food banks. Please, no glass packaging.   Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot--Trail Run


Reston Runners and Reston Trivia Contest

The questions and answers for the trivia contest we held on October 11, as well as the names of the winners, are here:RR and Reston Trivia Answers and Winners 2025 


Expanded Distance Options Offered on Saturdays

The Club now offers both 3-mile and 10-mile distance options on Saturdays, in addition to the classic 5-mile distance. For more information, see Expanded Distance Options. 

 

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

ONGOING AND UPCOMING EVENTS     

  • Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot--Trail Run, November 27, 2025.  Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Day 5K trail run at Lake Fairfax Park. No registration required--just line up at the start line by 9am with your friends and family!

  • Holiday Party, December 13th, 2025 at Reston Community Center.

  • 2026 Annual Meeting and Party, February 7th, 2026 at Reston Community Center

  • 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. 

  • Run Thru Reston or "RTR" is on for Sunday, April 26, 2026.  This is Reston Runners' premier race event and will be our 13th annual race--race day includes both a Half Marathon and a 5K.  There is a link on our main menu called, “RTR.” All race information is now here:  RTR RACE.   Registration for both the Half Marathon and the 5K race is open!  Also, our RTR Half Marathon Training Program is now open for registration.  This 13-week program starting January 26th is tailored to progressively increase weekly long runs and leads right up to race day.  Register here: RTR Training Program Registration .


ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • eNEWS!

eNEWS is our Reston Runners weekly newsletter.  This newsletter is emailed weekly (usually on Thursdays) to anyone who subscribes (currently over 800 subscribers)!  To Subscribe:  Subscribe by entering your email and name on our eNEWS subscription page here: 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 new Reston Runners 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. On the login screen, you can enter your User Name and Password. 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 Membership Director or RR Webmaster for assistance.  Also note when logged in, you can see your membership expiration date on your Profile page.  Join Us(or renew your membership).   Run Happy!  
  • 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. We’ve recently added two new forums to support your running goals:
  • Marathon Training: Designed for members preparing for a marathon. Use this space to coordinate training plans and connect with fellow runners.
  • Upcoming Races: A forum for discussing specific race events. Members can express interest, ask questions, and share race details.

To access the Discussion Forums, go to the Resources tab in the top menu bar, or click here:Discussion Forum



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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