Fun Runs

Potomac River Running sponsors several programs to support and grow the local running community. We offer low-key group fun runs in the evenings from all of our locations! Come out and join us after work or before the family dinner – get your run done with the support and safety of a group!

Join us at 6:30 PM (unless otherwise noted) for a low key group run. Store staff and members of various local training groups will team up to lead these runs. No matter your pace or experience, you should feel at home in the casual setting! The free program is a great way to meet new people and add some structure to your training schedule.

Whether you’re a beginner or a competitive runner, please join us for a fun, low-key run that's safe and social. The run is typically no more than 50 minutes, although 50 is not a magic number, we try to have runs go “out and back” so that everyone can start and finish together and run at their own pace with others of similar ability. New runners may only want to run a mile or two. Experienced athletes might do a tempo run. Occasionally some of the groups finish up at a local eatery for some “refueling.”

From time to time, =PR= and our vendors offer incentive and “reward” programs for Fun Run participants! Come to a run and learn what’s happening each month. The list below summarizes the current Fun Run locations and days/times they meet.

Arlington

Our Arlington location offers a little something for everyone! All runs begin at =PR= Arlington and follow various routes through the lively neighborhoods of Ballston, Clarendon, Courthouse, and Rosslyn. Distances for group runs generally range from 3-7 miles and runners of all abilities are welcome to join in the fun!

If you're curious about the world of triathlon, Team Z (a local tri club) welcomes runners to join their group run every MONDAY EVENING at 6:30 PM.  Every THURSDAY at 7:00 PM, join =PR= staff members and local runners for a group run along the streets of Arlington. There is also a LADIES-ONLY group run every THURSDAY EVENING at 6:30 PM.

Join DC Capital Striders Running Group in partnership with Potomac River Running on TUESDAY EVENING for another fun, free, weekly run open to all runners regardless of skill, endurance, or ability level. Join us at 7:00 PM to meet new people and add some structure to your training schedule. Whether you’re a beginner or a competitive runner, come out for a fun, low-key run that's safe and social. The run is typically about 30-50 minutes and leaves from the Arlington store. Runners can go at their own pace while running with others of similar ability. New runners may only want to run a mile or two. Experienced athletes might want go further. Depending on who shows up, your DC Capital Striders run leader, Reza, will split runners into pace groups; no runner will ever be left behind!  After some of the runs, runners enjoy post run drinks and food. Questions? Call =PR= Arlington at (703) 243-2332

Ashburn

TUESDAY EVENING all-comers run, in partnership with the Ashburn Area Running Club. Run is at 6:30 PM. Questions?  Call =PR= Ashburn at (703) 729-0133.

Burke

Join us for "Hump Day Dash" at =PR= Burke!  This social run is lead by =PR= staff members at 7:00 PM on WEDNESDAY EVENINGS. The free program is a great way to meet new people and add some structure to your training schedule. Whether you’re a beginner or a competitive runner, please join us for a fun, low-key run that's safe and social. The run is typically no more than 50 minutes -- from the store on the trails and paths of Burke. 50 minutes is not a magic number, but by going out and back, everyone can start and finish together and run at their own pace with others of similar ability. New runners may only want to run a mile or two. Experienced athletes might do a tempo run. Stick around afterward to have a beer with other runners! Questions? Call us at the store at (703) 978-0500 in Burke.

Join us at Cleveland Park for a WEDNESDAY EVENING fun run.  This all-comer's run is typically between 4-6 miles, starting at the store and running along city sidewalks. The run meets at 6:30 PM. Questions? Call =PR= Cleveland Park at  (202) 244-3544.

Leesburg

This social run is lead by =PR= staff members at 6:30 PM on MONDAY EVENINGS. The free program is a great way to meet new people and add some structure to your training schedule. Whether you’re a beginner or a competitive runner, please join us for a fun, low-key run that's safe and social. The run is typically no more than 50 minutes -- from the store on the trails and paths of Leesburg and the W&OD Trail. 50 minutes is not a magic number, but by going out and back, everyone can start and finish together and run at their own pace with others of similar ability. New runners may only want to run a mile or two. Experienced athletes might do a tempo run. PLUS, if you come to two or more group runs in May, you get a free =PR= water bottle courtesy of =PR=!

Starting May 6, 2013, join your fellow running buddies at Finnegan's Irish Pub to enjoy some post-run fuel and drink specials... half price appetizers and exclusive deals for our runners! Don't miss out on the fun! Questions? Call us at the Leesburg store at (571) 918-0302.

Reston

Join DC Capital Striders Running Group in partnership with Potomac River Running on TUESDAY EVENINGS for a fun, free, weekly run open to all runners regardless of skill, endurance, or ability level. Join us at 6:00 PM to meet new people and add some structure to your training schedule. Whether you’re a beginner or a competitive runner, come out for a fun, low-key run that's safe and social. The run is typically about 30-50 minutes and leaves from the Reston store. Runners can go at their own pace while running with others of similar ability. New runners may only want to run a mile or two. Experienced athletes might want go further. Depending on who shows up, your DC Capital Striders run leader, Julia or Dora, will split runners into pace groups; no runner will ever be left behind!  After some of the runs, runners enjoy post run drinks and food. 

If you are not able to join us on Tuesday, join us on THURSDAY EVENINGS for our all-comers fun run, in partnership with the Reston Runners.  The run starts at 6:30 PM. Questions?  Call =PR= Reston at (703) 689-0999.

Rockville

Beginning February 5, 2013, join us every TUESDAY EVENING at 6:30 p.m. for our all-comers fun run with the Rockville Run Club!  The group will run a 3-5 mile loop course in the neighborhood of the Rockville Town Center. Whether you're a competitive runner, or just running for fitness or health, it's a great opportunity to get a workout in a group dynamic. Questions? Call the store at (301) 251-1290, or simply stop by the store on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in your running attire. We'll see you then!

Tyson's

Join DC Capital Striders Running Group in partnership with Potomac River Running on TUESDAY EVENING for this fun, free, weekly run open to all runners regardless of skill, endurance, or ability level. Join us at 6:30 PM to meet new people and add some structure to your training schedule. Whether you’re a beginner or a competitive runner, come out for a fun, low-key run that's safe and social. The run is typically about 30-50 minutes and leaves from the Tysons Corner store. Runners can go at their own pace while running with others of similar ability. New runners may only want to run a mile or two. Experienced athletes might want go further. Depending on who shows up, your DC Capital Striders run leader, Laura, will split runners into pace groups; no runner will ever be left behind! After some of the runs, runners enjoy post run drinks and food. Questions? Call us at the store at (703) 790-3338.