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2013 Key Community Races
The owners of Potomac River Running are deeply entrenched in the running & racing community and proudly support and contribute to over 200 area road races. They feel fortunate to have a business that enables them to give back - not only to runners, walkers, and triathletes, but also to the many causes they serve and the greater community.
Below is a list of upcoming 2013 races that =PR= proudly sponsors:
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One Sparrow 5k In May 2012, Capital Community Church sent a team of doctors, nurses, and volunteers to Bon Repos, Haiti for a humanitarian mission trip to provide healthcare to this heavily affected area. The team worked alongside a local network to create four temporary clinics and provided healthcare services to over 1,000 people; many were children, hundreds of them orphans. Many of the health issues they suffered from could have been avoided or healed from proper hygiene and basic care. If these children could be provided a safe, stable, and well equipped home to take care of them after the loss of their families, to nurture and provide for them, it would drastically improve their lives. OneSparrow’s goal is to raise $80,000 to build an orphanage and school that would service several of the children of that community. The Running Home for Haiti 5K Race is to raise $40,000 to purchase to the necessary land to begin the process. The 1st Annual One Sparrow 5K Run, 1 mile Family Fun Run will take place on Saturday, April 6th, 2013 starting at 9 am at Capital Community Church near Ashburn Elementary. There will be a free community festival featuring food, music, and fun activities for the entire family following the race. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Red Shoe Run & Walk 5k Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington DC has been serving the DC region for 32 years. 2013 marks the 16th anniversary in hosting a charity walking event. After a successful and well-reviewed inaugural event in 2011, we are excited to host our third year of the Red Shoe 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser. On April 6th at 9:00 am, please join us for the 3rd Annual Red Shoe 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington DC. This family friendly event will include a fast, flat and scenic 5K course with timing provided by the IPICO timing system. Our top finishing racing enthusiasts will be awarded cash prizes. Our recreational and fitness runners will enjoy a fun, course. For our leisure runners and walkers, we promise a relaxed and fun route that will leave you feeling energized as you cross the finish line. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Wolftrap Elementary 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run Join us on April 7th for the Wolftrap Elementary 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run. The certified 5k course will start and end at Wolftrap School and go through surrounding neighborhoods. For the 5k race, prizes will be awarded to the top female and male runners in each category. There will also be a Wolftrap Student (Female and Male) Overall and Wolftrap Faculty (Female and Male) awards. Proceeds for the event will go to support new classroom computers for all the grades. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Champions4Children 5k Join us on April 13th for the Champions4Children 5k run/walk. The Champions4Children 5K is a statewide event sponsored by Children’s Advocacy Centers of Virginia (CACVA) in conjunction with local Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) to support the recovery of child victims of sexual and physical abuse who are served by local community CAC teams of professionals (3,733 victims received services in fiscal year 2011). With your support for Champions4Children Race/Walk, you will increase the availability to more Virginia victims currently not served by CACs. The race on April 13th will be a cross country race through beautiful Lake Fairfax Park. The funds from this race will help to establish a new center to serve children who have been neglected and abused. Awards will be given out to top finishers! Additional race information and registration details are available.
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South Lakes Band on the Run 5k Join us for the first annual South Lakes Band on the Run 5k and Fun Run! This race starts and ends on the South Lakes High School (SLHS) track and will continue on the trails in beautiful South Reston. The race will benefit the SLHS band program. Team and individual registrations are accepted for the 5k. Fun Run available for kids 12 years of age and younger. Every Fun Run participant will earn a medal! Each preregistered runner will receive a commemorative short sleeve T-shirt with the Band on the Run 5k logo, designed by South Lakes HS student Kaitlin Soto. Band members from the South Lakes Pyramid schools will entertain runners on the course and at the start! There will be post-race food, entertainment and individual and team awards. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Coyote Chase 5k The Rosa Lee Carter PTO is excited to host our third annual 5k Run/Walk on Sunday, April 21, 2013. The Coyote Chase will begin at 8:00 a.m. The race will start at Rosa Lee Carter Elementary School in Ashburn and then take you through a scenic tour through one of Loudoun County's premiere communities. There will be refreshments post-race. All funds raised will go to the PTO to support educational and social programs at Rosa Lee Carter. Come out and catch the Coyote Spirit! Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Run me Home 5k/10k The Run Me Home Race will feature three distances to choose from: 10k, 5k, and even a fun run for the little ones! The event will be held on Saturday, April 27 at 7:30am. The 10K race will begin promptly at 7:30am, followed by the 5K race at 7:40am, and finally the Fun Run at 7:45am. The race features a fast and scenic course in Historic Leesburg, VA running along the W&OD trail. Start and Finish line will be on Catoctin Circle at Catoctin Elementary School. Each 5k/10k runner will receive a short sleeve commemorative event t-shirt. Children participating in the fun run will receive a participant medal. Water stations and post race snacks will be available. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Global Children 8k Come out to Burke Lake Park on April 28th to support the Global Children Foundation in its second annual 8k! All proceeds will go to the Foundation, which provides food and assistance to needy children around the world. Come enjoy the spring weather on this early April morning with family and friends. The 8k will begin at 8:00 am on the scenic trail in Burke Lake Park. Participants may run or walk, and awards will be provided for the top 3 male and female runners. Free T-shirts, rubber wrist-bands, food, and water will be given out to all participants. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Palio di Siena 5k Join us for the second annual Palio di Siena 5k race and Family Fun Run/Walk! Named after the horse races that have been run in Siena Italy since the 16th century, our Palio di Siena event will again be held on May 4th, 2013 at beautiful Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, Virginia. The race will benefit Siena Academy, the Montessori parish school of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Great Falls, Virginia. There will be cash prizes for the top overall finishers, fantastic age group awards, a team competition, great swag, and an awesome post-race party for the entire family! Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Oak Hill 5k The Oak Hill 5k is a fun, community run on a fast, flat course through the Chantilly Highlands neighborhood with both start and finish lines at Oak Hill Elementary School. The Oak Hill 5k aims to encourage family fitness, as well as raise funds to benefit programs for Oak Hill students including the purchase of instructional technology. The event includes children’s activities and refreshments after the race. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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AOL Spring Into Summer 5k and Fun Run Join us for the 4th Annual AOL Spring into Summer 5k and Fun Runs. Challenge yourself on this out-and-back course that takes runners through the AOL campus in Dulles, VA. Awards for the top 3 finishers for each gender. Age group awards will also be given. All race proceeds will go to the Loudoun Youth, Inc. which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to coordinate community resources to assist in the development of youth programs and to create leadership opportunities for young people. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Hopecam 5k Get ready! Join us for the 13th Annual Hopecam 5k Run/Walk. Everyday 36 children in the US are diagnosed with cancer. Among the first side-effects of treatment is isolation from their school, friends and classmates. Hopecam re-connects these children to their lives using technology. Your contribution will change the life of a child with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Stand Up for Our Warriors 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run The JW Robinson Secondary School wrestling program is proud to sponsor the 2nd Annual Stand Up for our Warriors 5K Run and 1 mile fun run on May 11, 2013. Proceeds from the race go to support the Wounded Warrior Project and the Robinson Wrestling program. The race will take place on the campus and neighborhood surrounding JW Robinson Secondary School. Refreshments will be provided and live music will be played at the finish. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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TKO Melanoma 5k Stone Hill Middle School students in partnership with Juniors Girl Scout troop 5941 present the inaugural 5k race and 1k fun run for their community service project. This race is in memory of Theresa Kay O'Connor who succumbed to melanoma in October 2012. Theresa was a loving wife and mother of two daughters. She was dedicated to her family and friends, her daughters' activities and sports schedules, and volunteer work within the community. Please join us in the fight against melanoma as we raise awareness and funds for the Melanoma Research Foundation through the proceeds of this race. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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We've Got Your Back Join us for the 6th annual We've Got Your Back 5k! This fun-filled community event is open to all ages, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Vendors and exhibits are available for your education and enjoyment. Bring your children to the Kids Corner for special activities! The 5K race will be run on a scenic course through Reston, VA, followed by a 1 mile fun run/walk. The annual race, walk, and spinal health fair benefits research and education to improve spinal health care. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Carter's Run for Dandy Walker 5k Please join us for the 2nd annual Carter's Run for Dandy-Walker on May 19th. Carter Zimmerman is a 5-year-old resident of Ashburn who has Dandy-Walker, a congenitive brain abnormality. Join his family and friends as they raise awareness of this little-known syndrome and donate all proceeds of the event to the non-profit Dandy-Walker Alliance, based in Kensington, MD, to fund a cure! There will be lots of fun stuff for the whole family - face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon art, moonbounces, a raffle, and even a performance by the Great Zucchini! Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Joe Cassella 5k The Joe Cassella Foundation is proud to host the 4th Annual Joe Cassella 5k, a family-friendly event in Great Falls, VA featuring a kids fun run and a competitive, timed 5k run/walk in a USATF certified course. Post-race party with music, food, silent auction, entertainment for kids, and awards ceremony will follow the race. Cash prizes for top 3 male and female finishers. All race proceeds will benefit the Joe Cassella Foundation to provide financial assistance for medical expenses to families of children who are ill in the Washington DC Metro area. This foundation changes people’s lives and would not happen without the help of the community. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Melanoma Research Foundation 5k The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) invites you to join us for the First Annual Miles for Melanoma DC 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at W&OD trail in Vienna! You can help raise critical funding to fuel new treatments, education and advocacy for melanoma. The First Annual Miles for Melanoma DC 5K Run/Walk promises to be a lot of fun while also raising awareness of melanoma. Additional race information and registration deatails are available.
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Cascades 10k Firechase & 911 Fun Run Join us for the 2013 Cascades 10k Firechase & 911 Fun Run. Not ready for the 10k distance? Join us for a .911 mile fun run/walk through the Cascades community. The fun run starts immediately after the start of the 10k. After the race, enjoy water, bagels, refreshments, and entertainment at the Lowes Island Community Center. Food will be provided at the race; check back for updates. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company. Funds raised will help purchase firefighter's gear and rescue equipment that require constant repair and replacement. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Ringing In Hope 10K and 5K Race, 1K Walk Join your friends and neighbors at the Ringing In Hope Walk, Run & Fun at Brambleton Town Center Plaza in Brambleton (Ashburn), VA. Your participation will help to bring awareness and raise funds for local charities supporting our military families. Ringing In Hope unites participating local non-profits into a single fund-raising entity. It leverages the concern and compassion that residents share for the people and programs in their local community and establishes a platform that encourages collaboration among the charities. Though the efforts of Ringing In Hope, fund-raising burdens are eased and charities often receive greater awareness and recognition for their programs and services within the community than would be possible with their own limited resources. Some come on out and run or walk with us and help us make a difference in the community. There are fun activities for the whole family, including barrel train rides, moon bounce, ice cream truck, face painting, pony rides, food and more! Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Run, Walk & Wag 5k Join animal lovers on June 8 to benefit the Northern Virginia Spay Neuter Clinic and The Philip Bolen Memorial Park for the 2nd annual Run, Walk & Wag 5k run and pet expo! Spend the day at the park with your pet, family and friends. Check out the many different pet vendors, run a 5k race, participate in the 1 mile fun run or enter your dog in one of our pet contests. Come join in the fun! Proceeds from the Run, Walk & Wag benefit Northern Virginia Spay Neuter Clinic and The Philip Bolen Memorial Park. Race proceeds will help the clinic provide much needed services to pets in Northern Virginia and Bolen Park to continue to enhance their educational programs. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Adam's Angels 5k The Adam's Angels 5K is staged at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax Virginia. The race will start and finish in the parking lot in front of the school and run through the surrounding neighborhood. There is also a Fun Run/Walk for those not wishing to do the 5K. Proceeds of Adam's Angels will go towards the Adam Seymour Foundation. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Run for HOPE 5k Come out and support the HOPE Association’s 1st annual Run for HOPE 5K and fun run for children with cancer and blood disorders. This promises to be a day filled with laughter and competition as we come together to provide a better future for children in need of healing. The Run for HOPE 5k starts and finishes on the USATF certified Marymount challenge course in Ballston, VA. After the race, come join us for a free BBQ/picnic in celebration at the Bluemont picnic shelter, conveniently located in the Ballston area, within walking distance from the race. There will be free food, gifts from sponsors, and music and fun for the whole family. So it’s ok to hurry to finish the race, but don’t hurry after so you don’t miss out on all the fun! Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Race for D.C. Kids Inaugural 5k Come out and support D.C. Kids! Our 5k begins and ends at Bluemont Park shelter in Arlington, less then 5 minutes from Ballston and downtown Arlington. The run is an out and back course along a beautiful stretch of the Washington and Old Dominion Trail. This is the perfect event for all ages and fitness levels. All funds from the run will go to the Youth Leadership Foundation (YLF). Founded in 1997, YLF provides mentoring, tutoring and character formation for at-risk youth in the D.C. area. In an area where almost 60 percent of high school students fail to graduate, more than 97% of YLF' s students do graduate. Find out more about YLF at www.helpingkids.org. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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PVI RunFest 5k The 12th running of the PVI RunFest 5K will benefit PVI’s nationally recognized Options Program. The Options Program provides a quality modified inclusive education in a Catholic environment for high school age students with intellectual disabilities. The Options Program nurtures inquisitive, creative, confident and motivated students, maximizing the student’s potential while enabling their independence. Additionally, a portion of the PVI RunFest proceeds will benefit the PVI Cross Country Teams – your hosts for the event. The course is a USATF-certified 5K course with the start and finish located in the parking lot at Paul VI High School in Fairfax, VA. The course is a 2-loop route with a few gentle hills and a fast finish. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Brain Aneurysm Race for Awareness 8k & 2k Fun Run Whether you're a marathoner in training, a weekend warrior, or new to running, the Susco 8K offers a great scenic run along rolling Reston streets. The event also includes a 2K fun walk for all ages. Over the past 5 years the Susco 8K has raised over $220,000 for brain aneurysm research and organ donation awareness. That is an incredible testament to those that support the race! This race is in Tim Susco's memory who died from a brain aneurysm in 2007. Tim was a 1999 graduate of South Lakes and a member of the cross-country and track teams. Race proceeds are split between the Brain Aneurysm Foundation and the Washington Regional Transplant Community. The race fee includes technical t-shirt. Thank you so much for the continued support year after year! We hope to see you again and many more in 2013! Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Finish the Race 5k and Sports Challenge Join Finish the Race Ministries and The Don’s Woodfired Pizza for a 5K and .777 Fun Run to benefit Africa Missions. Join us and our sponsors for a great race followed by lots of post-race Sports Challenges including a Football Obstacle Course, Soccer skills, Mini –“mud” run and more. There will be great post-run food and prizes! Each registered race participant will receive a free slice of post-race The Don’s Woodfired Pizza. There will be awards given to the top 3 overall males and females and to the top 3 male and female age group winners. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Race for Every Child 5k The Race for Every Child, a new annual event benefiting Children's National Medical Center, will promote children’s health and the benefits of exercise for children and families. Participants, sponsors, and partners will have a chance to meet leading experts in pediatrics and hear inspiring stories of children who are thriving after being treated at Children's National. Through registration fees and their own fundraising efforts, teams and participants will raise much needed funds to provide world-class care for every child in our region who comes to Children's National with a medical need. Every child, every family, and every community member has a stake in the success of this race - and everyone can help make it a fun and family-friendly day! Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Run/Walk 4 the Homeless & Disadvantaged In honor of National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Month, Epsilon Zeta Boulé Foundation, Inc., Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Stone Bridge High School invites you to participate in our 2nd Annual “Salute For Service”, Loudoun County 5k Run/Walk 4 the Homeless & Disadvantaged. Net proceeds will be provided to homeless shelters and organizations supporting homeless and disadvantage men & women in Loudoun and its surrounding counties. Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Making a Difference 5k, The Kathy Hwang Memorial 5k Walk/Run Help us Make a Difference in the lives of our children. The 5k walk/run is in honor and remembrance of our Principal, Kathy Hwang, who passed away in November 2012. Mrs. Hwang was a lifelong educator, who loved her students at Sanders Corner. One of the most beneficial programs she brought to Sanders Corner was the "I Read to the Principal" program, where every student had the opportunity to read, either a book or something they had written, to Mrs. Hwang and in return had their picture hung on the school bulletin board and was given a book of their own to take home. Help us continue to make a difference! Proceeds from the 5k will be used to begin a "Read to the Principal" Program at another school and help fund staff development! Additional race information and registration details are available.
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Ringing In Hope 10K and 5K Race, 1K Walk Join your friends and neighbors at the Ringing In Hope Walk, Run & Fun at Brambleton Town Center Plaza in Brambleton (Ashburn), VA and make this New Year's Eve celebration a truly memorable one! Whether you decide to run, jog, or walk, you'll be doing more than just making a healthy start to the New Year. Your participation will ring in hope for local charities and the people they serve in your community. Ringing In Hope unites participating local non-profits into a single fund-raising entity. It leverages the concern and compassion that residents share for the people and programs in their local community and establishes a platform that encourages collaboration among the charities. Though the efforts of Ringing In Hope, fund-raising burdens are eased and charities often receive greater awareness and recognition for their programs and services within the community than would be possible with their own limited resources. There will be fun activities for the whole family! Additional race information and registration details are available.
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